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Legislative Decree No.20 of 2002 on the regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Internal trade Offences/penalties Transport/storage Research Authorization/permit Marine pollution Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Fishing charge Processing/handling Coral Registration Waste disposal Pollution control Waste management Marine fishes Marine mammals Wild fauna Protection of environment Protection of species Turtles Wild flora Seasons Size Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, 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

This Royal Decree consisting of 38 articles divided in 6 Chapters aims to outline the overall legislative framework regulating the exploitation of fisheries and other marine resources and identify the responsibilities of the competent Authority. It establishes that (i) without prejudice to the special provisions concerning GCC nationals, non-nationals of the State of Bahrain are prohibited from practicing commercial fishing; (ii) without a license issued by the competent Authority (the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources at the Ministry of Housing and Agriculture), commercial fishing in fishing waters may not be practiced; (iii) the license shall be limited in duration and indicate the specifications of the vessel, the fishing methods and equipment used, the number of crew members, the locations of the vessel's work, the authorized fishing seasons and the types and quantities of marine wealth to be harvested in each region and in each season; (iv) in the case of commercial fishing, a Bahraini captain shall be required on board; (v) the Minister may grant to practice fishing for the purpose of carrying out research or scientific studies and, in that case, may exempt from the application of some provisions of this Decree.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.bh

References - Legislation

Repeals

Legislative Decree No. 5 of 1981 regulating fishing.

Legislation | Bahrain | 1981

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

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, Marine fisheries, Protection of species, Monitoring, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No.45 of 2012 amending Article 1 of Legislative Decree No.20 of 2002 on the regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth.

Legislation | Bahrain | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 110 of 2023 naming the competent Ministry and the Minister responsible for implementing Decree Law No. 20 of 2002 regarding the Regulation of fishing, exploitation and protection of marine wealth.

Legislation | Bahrain | 2023

Keyword: Governance, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX