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Ministerial Decision No. 128 of 1993 banning the cutting of live trees.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 504, 5 June 1993.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Plant protection Timber Transport/storage Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Ministerial Decision enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Ministerial Decision is composed of 3 articles. Article 1 bans the cutting of green or live trees. It also forbids the gathering or transportation of dry wood (firewood) without a permit issued by the Regional Council. Such permits are also obtainable from the Directorate General for the Protection of Nature in Muscat Governorate, the Directorate General of Environment in the Governorate of Dhofar, or from the Directorate General for Regional Municipalities and Environment for the Al Battinah Region (art. 1). A 200 Omani Riyal fine will be imposed on all who cut green trees, or gather and transport dry wood without a permit. Those who disobey the conditions of the permit are also subject to a fine of 50 Omani Riyals. Fines are increased if the transgressor has previously been fined (art. 2).

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Ministerial Decree No. 169/2000 amending the Ministerial Decree No. 128/93.

Legislation | Oman | 2000

Keyword: Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Ministerial Decision No. 81 of 2004 regulating the gathering and transportation of wood.

Legislation | Oman | 2004

Keyword: Timber, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX