Water Law No. 33 of 2002.

The aim of this Law is to regulate, develop and guide the exploitation of water resources, protection of water against pollution, and improvement of water installation functions and maintenance. This Law consists of 9 Sections divided into 82 articles. Terms and definitions are dealt with in Section I. Section II defines Objectives and general principles of the Law. Regulation, management and planning of water resources are contained in Section III. Section IV provides for water uses. Water licences and rights are provided for in Section V. Section VI pertains to water preservation and water protection against pollution. Protection against floods is contained in Section VII. Seizure measures and penalties are defined in Section VIII. General provisions are given in Section IX.