Law No. 46 of 1980 on the conservation of fish resources. Country/Territory Kuwait Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Fishing vessel Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Continental shelf Territorial sea Maritime zone 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 Law creates a framework for various basic fisheries matters. Fishing rights and exploitation of marine resources (art. 1); Foreign fishing (art. 2); Nationality of vessels (art. 3); Licences and use of gear (arts. 4-7); Delegation to the Competent Minister and consultation (arts. 7-9); Enforcement measures (arts. 10 and 11); Offences and penalties (arts. 12 and 13); Implementation and further regulation (arts. 14 and 15). Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 23 of 19 September 1985 on the conditions for retirement and replacement of unserviceable fishing vessels. Legislation | Kuwait | 1985 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 26 of 19 October 1985 concerning suspension of the issuing of new licences to fishing vessels. Legislation | Kuwait | 1985 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 13 of 1983 prohibiting fishing in certain areas of the territorial waters of Kuwait. Legislation | Kuwait | 1983 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 11 of 1983 prohibiting fishing within 3 miles from the coasts of Kuwait. Legislation | Kuwait | 1983 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 24 of 1980 authorizing certain Officials of the Ministry of Public Works to enforce Law No. 46 of 1980. Legislation | Kuwait | 1980 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 8 of 1983 on the prohibition of fishing with fish traps. Legislation | Kuwait | 1983 Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX