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Implementing Regulations of the Act on Fishing, exploitation, and protection of the marine life in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia issued by Resolution No.21911 of 1988.

Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Non-commercial fishing Special fund Fishery management and conservation Seasons Cooperative/producer organization Offences/penalties Internal trade Fishing authorization Marine fisheries Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Implementing Regulations is composed of 10 Sections divided into 125 articles: definition and terms (sect. I); general provision (sect. II); use and exploitation of living aquatic resources including [fishing licenses; labour; artificial and traditional fishing means; conservation, transport, marketing and production of aquatic resources; manufacture and maintenance of fishing gear and means; agricultural bank and credits](sect. III); living aquatic resources protection (sect. IV)]; forbidden and prohibited which are: [fishing gear and means; zones and periods] (sect. V); diving (sect. VI; aquaculture (sect. VII); cooperatives (sect. VIII); competence and suitability of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water (sect. IX); offenses and penalties (sect. X).

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.mewa.gov.sa

References - Legislation

Implements

Royal Decree No. M/9 of 1987 (1408 Higra) issuing the Cabinet Resolution No.14 of 1987 approving the Act on Fishing, exploitation, and protection of the marine life in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 1987

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX