official translationTHE MONGOLIAN LAW ON WATER13 april 1995 ulaanbaatarCHAPTER ONEgeneral provisionsArticle 1. Purpose of this LawThe purpose of this Law is to regulate the protection, proper use, and restoration of water.Article 2. Legislation on WaterThe legislation on water shall consist of the Constitution of Mongolia, the Law on Environmental Protection, the present Law and other legislative acts issued in conformity with them.Article 3. Water Reserves Resource1. Water Reserve Resources shall consist of all surface, ground, and mineral water (hereinafter referred to as “water”) within the borders of Mongolia.2. The potential use of Water Reserve Resources shall be determined by the maximum quantity of water that may be taken from nature for a specific period without affecting the natural water balance.3. Water resources and the amount of their usable potential in the territory of Aimag or the Capital C...