Decree No. 21 of 1980 on new fishing techniques, fish farming and living aquatic organisms. Country/Territory Kuwait Document type Regulation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Mariculture Equipment Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Decree regulates: (1) use or experimentation of new fishing techniques and equipment in Kuwait, and (2) the use of new methods for breeding of fish and other marine resources without a licence. It shall be unlawful to carry out such operations in Kuwaiti territorial waters without a licence issued by the Directorate of Fisheries Resources. (3 articles) Full text English