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Decree No.205 of 2018 on the prohibition of sea fishing by trawl.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing gear/fishing method Territorial sea Protection of environment Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree issued by the Minister of works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning and consisting of 3 articles aims at protecting marine wealth by organizing fishing, and prohibits fishing by trawl - in territorial waters of the Kingdom - considered a destructive method for marine environment. Who contravenes the provisions of this Decree shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by Law No. 20 of 2002 on the regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.mia.gov.bh