Law No. 1 of 1993 on the protection from agricultural land leveling and sand beaches dredging.

This Law aims to protect the soil and gives provisions relating to the control of tillage operations. This Law prohibits the agricultural land leveling and sand beaches dredging. Any action evolving the removal of soil or any part of the earth’s surface is forbidden by the provisions of this Law. The tillage operations necessary for farming in the agricultural lands belonging to individuals are not prohibited. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture may licence the agricultural land leveling and sand beaches dredging to improve and maintain the soil fertility. Penalties and offences are specified in the text.