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Regulation No. 29 of 2005 on natural protected areas and national parks.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source


Abstract
The aim of this Regulation is to protect wildlife and the ecosystem. It is composed of 10 articles. Articles 1 and 2 deal with terms and definitions. Article 3 provides for the establishment of the Technical Committee which shall study applications for the creation of national parks and protected areas. Article 4 entrusts the Council of Ministries with the definition of the borders of protected areas or national parks in accordance with the recommendations of the aforementioned Committee. Article 5 provides for obligations of applicants concerning the management, choice of places, objectives and budgets of protected areas or national parks as well as grazing and environmental tourism. Article 7 deals with allowed activities and services in national parks and protected areas. Article 9 prohibits carrying out activities in the aforementioned areas before the obtainment of necessary authorizations from competent authorities.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
نظام المحميات الطبيعية والمتنزهات الوطنية رقم 29 لسنة 2005