Executive Regulations on Hunting Wild Organisms for the Environmental Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/165 of 2020. Country/Territory Saudi Arabia Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Data collection/reporting Internal trade International trade Protected area Protection of environment Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing gear/fishing method Marine fisheries Migratory species Monitoring Offences/penalties Protected fishing area Protection of species Seasons Size Total allowable catch Birds Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Hunting gear/hunting methods Institution Marine fishes Wild fauna Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Abstract This Regulation consisting of 10 articles aims at regulating (i) the hunting of all wild animal species within the territory of the Kingdom, and (ii) the National Center for Wildlife Development. The center undertakes the following (i) issuing lists of the types of organisms whose hunting is prohibited or permitted; (ii) issuing the fishing quantities for each species, and the specific numbers for each license; (iii) determining the sites where fishing is permitted; (iv) determining the start and end date of fishing seasons, the times during which they are permitted, and the period of the ban on fishing; (v) determining the prohibited or permitted means and equipment for use in fishing operations; (vi) issuance and dissemination of fishing data, which specify the species to be fished, as well as the seasons, places and gears permitted; (vii) provide a detailed list of the types of violations of the law and regulation, and the penalties observed for each violation; (viii) implement what is stipulated in the international and regional agreements related to wild animal wildlife and hunting ratified by the Kingdom.; (ix) deciding the rules, conditions, and controls related to the mechanisms of fishing licenses and fishing parks and collecting the financial compensation for them; (x) issuance and renewal of fishing licenses and fishing parks; (xi) issuing and publishing national reports on fishing; (xii) determining the mechanisms and procedures for inspection and monitoring as well as carry them out; (xiii) establishment and management of facilities sheltering the wild animal organisms that are seized; (xiv) coordination with the Ministry of Interior regarding the licensing of hunting firearms, enforcement of this Regulation, the control of fishing-related violations, general safety conditions while practicing hunting; (xv) coordination with the Livestock Agency regarding the regulation of hunting in cases of outbreaks of epidemic diseases.; (xix) coordination with the National Center for Plant Development and Combating Desertification concerning regulating fishing within the plantation lands; (xx) organizing environmental concerns about issues, including holding courses, seminars, specialized working sessions, and media campaigns. The Center, when needed, shall (i) specify lists of the types of wild animals whose hunting is prohibited or permitted, including migratory birds; (ii) issue the necessary decisions to ban hunting any wild animal that deems important to the ecological balance. Article 4 specifies the species whose hunting permanently prohibited. In regard to places where hunting is permitted, article 5 declares that hunting is permitted in places determined by the Center and announced periodically and lists also the places where is permanently prohibited. Articles 6 deals with hunting seasons and times, while provisions of hunting means and equipment are given in article 7. All the rules related to the hunting permits are provided in article 8. Article 9 provides for the circulation and vending rules related to the hunted wild animals. Article 10 concerns control on violations. Full text Arabic Website www.mewa.gov.sa References - Legislation Implements Royal Decree No.M/165 of 2020 issuing the Environment Law. Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2020 Keyword: Protection of environment, Emissions, Pollution control, Framework law, Authorization/permit, Hazards, Marine pollution, Afforestation/reforestation, Fuelwood, Grazing, National parks, Timber, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Effluent waste water/discharge, Territorial sea, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Sustainable use, Protection of species, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX