Law No. 31 of 2005 on Water Legislation. Pays/Territoire République Arabe Syrienne Type du document Législation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Eau Mot clé Législation de base Eaux continentales Institution Irrigation Infractions/sanctions Eau publique Droits d'utilisation de l'eau Associations d'usagers de l'eau Forage de puits/puits Aire géographique Asie Occidentale Entry into force notes 20051116 This Law enters into force on 16 November 2005 Résumé 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 Texte intégral Anglais