Legislative Decree No.2 of 1971 concerning Water Monitoring and Control Regulations. Pays/Territoire Bahreïn Type du document Législation Date 1971 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Eau Mot clé Institution Autorisation/permis Eaux continentales Infractions/sanctions Enregistrement Approvisionnement en eau Ouvrages Forage de puits/puits Aire géographique Asie, Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Golfe Persique, Petits états insulaires en développement, Asie Occidentale Entry into force notes This Legislative Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Résumé The aim of this Legislative Decree is to regulate the control of water. The present Decree is composed of 24 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and conditions. Article 2 specifies the waterworks which necessitate a previous licence from the Water Council. Articles 3-5 refer to the procedures for applying for a licence and its approval by the Council. Articles 6-14 pertain to the obligations of the Water Council and in particular the registration of wells and the quantity of the drawing capacity of water. Articles 15-19 specify the competencies and duties of the Council. Article 20 deals with the obligations of well owners. Articles 22 and 23 contain offences and penalties. The Decree gives the Water Council full administrative, legislative and executive authority for all water-related matters, including well drilling licensing and specifications. Texte intégral Arabe Site web www.mmaa.gov.qa