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Environment Minister Decision No. 36 of 2011 amending some provisions of Law No. 2 of 1985 on the Exploitation and Protection of Living Aquatic Resources in Qatar and its Executive Regulations No. 4 of 1983.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine fisheries Transport/storage Maritime zone Authorization/permit Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Royalties/fees Marking/identification Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decision consisting of 5 articles aims at protecting the marine environment. It establishes that: the fishermen should hold a valid licence and the licence for the boat should be available on board; the owner of the boat should be a Qatari citizen and a licensed Qatari fisherman should be on board while fishing; boats that are not completely owned by Qatari citizen are not allowed to catch fish in Qatari waters; the licence can be renewed within a certain period time after its expiry; the number of crew members written on the license cannot change; fishing boats and vehicles transporting fish to the central market should be equipped with refrigerators or temperature resistant boxes in line with the Qatari standards; the boxes should be made of hygienic rust resistance material which can be cleaned and decontaminated easily; the transporting vehicles should be cleaned and decontaminated on a daily basis and fulfil the hygienic conditions approved by the authorities concerned; fish traps (gargoor) has to be numbered or marked in some way; the closure of fish traps must be of metal and such that the fish can get out if the traps were lost at sea; it is forbidden to place the fish directly on the floor of the transport vehicle and it is indicated as it should be placed and cooled with ice; and are specified fees for the service by the competent department.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.almeezan.qa

References - Legislation

Amends

Implemented Regulations No. 2 of 1985 of the Law on the exploitation and conservation of living aquatic resources in Qatar.

Legislation | Qatar | 1985

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Processing/handling, Internal trade, Foreign fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Protection of species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX