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Decree No. 13 of 1983 prohibiting fishing in certain areas of the territorial waters of Kuwait.

Country/Territory
Kuwait
Document type
Regulation
Date
1983
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Abstract

Article 1 prohibits fishing by all fishing vessels in a specified area and article 2 makes violation of the provisions of article 1 subject to penalties provided for in Law No. 46 of 1980 (2 articles).

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 46 of 1980 on the conservation of fish resources.

Legislation | Kuwait | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Continental shelf, Territorial sea, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX