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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