Decree No. 22 of 1980 on the prohibition of specific materials in Kuwaiti Territorial Waters. Country/Territory Kuwait Document type Regulation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation 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 "It shall be unlawful to catch fish and other living marine organisms in Kuwaiti territorial waters by using explosives, poisonous or intoxicating substances, barbed fishing equipment, electric means, harpoon guns, or hooks" (art. 1). "Anyone violating the provisions of this Decree shall be subject to the penalties established by law" (art. 2). Full text English