Law No. 31 of 2005 on Water Legislation. País/Territorio República Árabe Siria Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Legislación básica Aguas continentales Institución Irrigación Infracciones/sanciones Aguas públicas Derechos de agua Asociación de usuarios de aguas Perforación de pozos/pozos Área geográphica Asia Occidental Entry into force notes 20051116 This Law enters into force on 16 November 2005 Resumen This Law is composed of 9 Sections divided into 57 articles. Section I gives terms and definitions. Section II deals with public water including inland water and marine water as well as the establishment of a committee for defining water sources borderline. Section III provides for vested rights on public water. Section V deals with the Government water networks, in particular: maintenance of water resources, water courses, water networks and dams; use of water for irrigation; and, procedures fo Texto completo Inglés