Legislative Decree No. 20 of 2002 regulating the fishing, exploitation and protection of marine living resources. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Internal trade Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Transport/storage Fishing authorization Fishing charge Basic legislation Geographical area Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force 1 month after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Legislative Decree is to regulate fishing, and the exploitation and protection of marine wealth. This Legislative Decree is composed of 6 Chapters divided into 38 articles. Chapter 1 deals with terms and definitions. Chapter 2 provides for licences and in particular for: (a) fishing vessel licences; (b) Commercial fishing licences for foreigners; (c) licences for research and scientific studies; (d) fishing amateur licences; (e) application procedures for licences; and (f) fees, Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Repeals Legislative Decree No. 5 of 1981 regulating fishing. Legislation | Bahrain | 1981 | Repealed Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Resolution N.7 of 2009 establishing a Committee to monitor and prosecute abuses by fishermen and sea-goers. Legislation | Bahrain | 2009 Keyword: Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Monitoring, Harbour Source: FAO, FAOLEX