Decree No. 8 of 1983 on the prohibition of fishing with fish traps. Country/Territory Kuwait Document type Regulation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries 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 absolutely prohibited to use surrounding nets, known locally as the " Habla method" for fishing in the territorial waters of Kuwait" (art. 1). Violation of the provisions of this Decree shall be subject to penalties provided for in Law No. 46 of 1980 (article 2). (3 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