Law No.11 of 2010 amending some Provisions of Law No.4 of 1983 on the Exploitation and Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources in Qatar. Country/Territory Qatar Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Sustainable development Authorization/permit Marine pollution Inland waters Waste management Waste disposal Protection of environment Institution Aquaculture Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Food security 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 consisting of 4 articles aims at amending some provisions of the Law of 1983, in particular (i) responsible body becomes the Ministry of Environment; (ii) a Committee for Living Aquatic Resources is established at the Ministry and will include among its members 4 representatives of fishermen from fishing areas selected by the Minister; (iii) it is prohibited practice fishing without a licence from the competent department; (iv) fishing terms and controls for amateur fishermen shall be decided by the Minister; (v) it is banned dumping into fishing or inland waters or onto the seabed of any waste without written approval from the competent bodies; (vi) aquaculture shall be prohibited without a license from the competent department. Full text English/Arabic Website www.almeezan.qa References - Legislation Amends Law No. 4 of 1983 on the exploitation and conservation of living aquatic resources in Qatar. Legislation | Qatar | 1983 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Aquaculture, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX