Agricultural Code of 1973 (Part IV, Articles 180-186, on Aquatic Resources). Country/Territory Jordan Document type Legislation Date 1973 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Abstract Part IV of the Agricultural Code provides for broad regulatory powers of "the Minister" in the field of commercial fishing in the Territorial Waters of Jordan. The Law prohibits the following: fishing without authorization (art. 182); use of explosives or other harmful fishing methods and the damaging or taking of coral (art. 183). Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Agriculture Law No. 44 of 2002. Legislation | Jordan | 2002 Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural development, Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Crops/grasses, Desertification, Offences/penalties, Registration, Hazards, Aquaculture, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Slaughtering, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Internal trade, International trade, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Quarantine, Vaccination, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection forest, Wildlife products Source: FAO, FAOLEX