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Decree No.3 of 2017 on the Executive Regulations on Biodiversity.

Country/Territory
Kuwait
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Fisheries, Cultivated plants, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity International trade Authorization/permit Environmental fees/charges Protected area Protection of habitats Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Protection of environment Protection of species Seasons Fishery management and conservation Grazing Quarantine Certification Plant protection Sewerage Endangered species Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods National parks Trade in species
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree consisting of 28 articles aims at protecting biodiversity in compliance with the Law No.42 of 2014, with particular regard to fishing and hunting (art.100) and Cites Agreement implementation (art.101). The two main Authorities responsible for the issue are the Environment Public Authority and Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources. The latter deals with (i) issuing fishing permits; (ii) fishing fees; (iii) permitted methods and equipment; (iv) GPS use; (v) seasons and places for fishing; (vi) exemptions for scientific reasons. Article 5 of the Regulation lists places and cases where fishing is prohibited, with the exemptions. Regarding hunt, the Decree regulates, inter alia, (i) types of weapons allowed; (ii) methods; (iii) prohibited species; (iv) issuance of permits; (v) seasons and timing.

Full text
Arabic
Website
epa.org.kw

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Law No. 42 of 2014.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2014

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, EIA, Hazardous waste, Public health, Liability/compensation, Biodiversity, Marine protected areas, Marine pollution, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Special fund, Surface water, Transboundary effects, Protected area, Policy/planning, Standards, Coastal zone management, Monitoring, Marine area, Waste management, Solid waste, Groundwater, Water supply, Potable water, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Alien species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Resolution No.3 of 2019 amending Resolution No.3 of 2017 on the Executive Regulations on Biodiversity.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2019

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Environment Public Authority Resolution No. 9 of 2022 regarding biodiversity Articles 100-110 of the Environmental Protection Law No. 42 of 2014 and its amendments.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2022

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Coastal zone management, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Alien species, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Protection of environment, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX