Act No. 167 relative to groundwaters, 1960.

The 22 sections contain provisions relative to: groundwaters forming part of national waters, deposits being considered public domain and may be declared "groundwater exploitation sectors" (sects. 1 and 3). Sinking of wells in Groundwater Exploitation Sectors (sect. 4). Use of groundwater outside of sectors and rights of neighbours (5-6); Powers of the State General Directorate of Hydraulic Works (7); Licenses, charges, registration (8-15); Technical projects and responsibilities (17); Penal provisions (18); Preparation of regulations (20).