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Federal Law No.7 of 2016 amending some provisions of Federal Law No.23 of 1999 regarding the exploitation, protection and development of living aquatic resources in the United Arab Emirates.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing vessel Registration Authorization/permit Fishing area Institution Protection of environment Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consisting of 5 articles aims at amending some articles of the Law of 1999. In particular (i) changes the denomination of the competent Ministry to Ministry of Environment and Water; (ii) article 4 changes the conditions to enter a name in the register; (iii) article 5 modifies the name of the committee to the Supreme Committee for the Exploitation, Protection and Development of Living Water Resources, and its tasks are 1. take the necessary coordination measures to exploit, protect and develop the living water resources in the country, and 2. any other related specializations determined by the Minister; (iv) the amended article 6 specifies the tasks of the competent authority as follows: 1) verifying the applicability of the evidence recorded in the application for registration; 2) conducting an examination and technical assistance on the boat owned by the request for registration and recording the data related to it; 3) defining the permitted fishing area, and the fishing tools and equipment that are permitted to be used in that area. Not specified by the executive regulations; 4) examining the applications for registration in the record; 5) submit proposals and recommendations that contribute to the protection and development of living water resources to the Ministry; and 6) cooperating with the Ministry in educational activities with the aim of preserving and developing fish wealth; (v) some changes are made in relation to enrollment in the register, boat license, prohibited actions at arts.25, 26, 28; (vi) the provisions of this Law shall apply to free zones (art.56 bis).

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moccae.gov.ae

References - Legislation

Amends

Protection and development of marine resources (Federal Law No. 23 of 1999).

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 1999

Keyword: Basic legislation, Registration, Processing/handling, Fishing vessel, Protected fishing area, International trade, Offences/penalties, Subsidy/incentive, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Animal reproduction, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Fish products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Research, Transport/storage, Artisanal fishing, Royalties/fees, Vending, Food quality control/food safety, Marine area, Protection of environment, Sustainable use, Recycling/reuse, Molluscs, Turtles, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX