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Resolution No. 16 of 2005 on the prohibition of filling up with earth the lands covered with marine water without a previous authorization.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
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Abstract
The aim of this Resolution is to regulate the filling up operations of lands covered with marine water in order to protect the environment. The present Resolution is composed of 7 articles. Article 1 prohibits filling up with earth any land covered with marine water without a previous authorization. Articles 3-5 entrust the municipalities to monitor and control the filling up operations during the construction of ports and harbours in order to protect the environment.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
قرار رقم 16 لسنة 2005م بشأن حظر ردم (دفان) الأراضي المغمورة بالمياه البحرية بدون ترخيص