Law No.123 of 1983 concerning aquatic resource co-operatives. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Cooperative/producer organization Institution Special fund Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 32 articles aims at regulating the work of aquatic cooperatives which are overseen by the General Administration for Fish Resources Development (GARFD). The Law includes provision regarding (i) the functions of cooperatives; (ii) their funding; (iii) establishment procedures; (iv) functions of members, as well as their rights and duties; (v) functions of the Board of Directors, its composition and sessions; and (vi) reasons for meeting of its assembly. Full text Arabic Website www.gafrd.org References - Legislation Implemented by Ministerial Decree No. 181 of 1984 issuing the Executive Regulations of Law No. 123 of 1983 issuing aquatic resource co-operatives Law. Legislation | Egypt | 1984 Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 158 of 2002 amending the Water Resource Cooperative Law No. 123 of 1983. Legislation | Egypt | 2002 Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Special fund, Fishing vessel, Institution, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX