Law No.213 of 1994 amending some provisions of the Irrigation and Drainage Law No.12 of 1984.

This Law designs farmer participation through WUAs at the mesqa level (private channels) on new lands. According to this amendment users are required to pay for operation and maintenance of the private channels as well as the improvement costs. It also establishes a fund to finance projects related to the development and maintenance of improved mesqas and to promote water use awareness. The amendment also replaces the name of the Ministry of Public Works and Water Resources (MPWWR) with Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI). Article 64 stipulates that license-holders in the new lands must apply modern irrigation technologies, in accordance with the provisions of the license. The licensing terms, conditions, and of water distribution costs shall be clearly stated.