Law regulating the exploitation and protection of aquatic life (Law No. 48 of 1976). Country/Territory Iraq Document type Legislation Date 1976 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Framework law Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Institution Aquaculture Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Internal trade International trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Aquatic animals Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia Abstract Basic Law regulating fishing and aquaculture in 7 Chapters and 36 articles: Breeding and protection of aquatic life and waste disposal (Chapt. 1); General rules for fishing activities (2); Fishing gear (3); Marketing and industrialization of aquatic products (4); Dues and licenses (5); Penalties (6); General provisions (7). Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 10 of 1981 concerning the first amendment of Law No. 48 of 1976 on fishing, exploitation and protection of living aquatic species. Legislation | Iraq | 1981 Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX