Legislative Decree No. 50 of 2002 establishing the General Authority for the Protection of Marine Wealth, Environment and Wildlife. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Legislative Decree enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Legislative Decree is to regulate fishing, the exploitation and protection of marine life, the environment and wildlife. The present Decree is composed of 2 articles. Article 1 provides for the establishment of the General Authority for Protection of Marine Wealth, Environment and Wildlife placed under the control of the Council of Ministries which shall be entrusted with functions and duties set out in Legislative Decrees No. 20 of 2002, No. 21 of 1996 and No. 2 of 1995. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh References - Legislation Repealed by Legislative Decree No. 47 of 2012 for the Establishment and Organization of the Supreme Council for the Environment. Legislation | Bahrain | 2012 Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Sustainable development, Monitoring, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX