Decree with force Law No. 1123/1981 on the Promotion of Irrigation in Chile

Decree with Force of Law 1123 of 1981 of Chile establishes the rules for the execution of irrigation works by the State. This decree allows the State to administer irrigation works for a maximum period of four years after their construction, called "provisional exploitation." The main objective of this decree is to regulate the construction and administration of irrigation works in Chile, ensuring their efficient operation and maintenance. The decree applies to all irrigation works built with state funds and establishes the rules for their execution, administration and maintenance. The Irrigation Directorate is the body designated as responsible for setting the provisional exploitation period and supervising the administration of irrigation works. This decree is fundamental for agricultural development and water resource management in Chile, and its implementation is crucial to guarantee the efficiency and sustainability of irrigation works. This law allows the carrying out of important water development projects with state funds, including new works such as dams and basin canals, as well as the rehabilitation and improvement of existing irrigation works.