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Ministerial Decision No. 2 of 2002 providing rules for the A’Saleel National Park in the Kamil w’al Wafi District (Wilaya).

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 711, 15 January 2002.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
National parks Protected area Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora 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 15 January 2002.
Abstract

This Ministerial Decision is composed of 7 articles. The management of the A’Saleel National Park is to be carried out according to the plan drawn up by the Ministry (art. 1). No admission to the National Park, camping or overnight stay is permitted except after obtaining written permission issued by the Ministry. Article 2 provides for restrictions within the Park and article 3 provides exemptions to the restrictions of article 2, such as individuals of the Sultan’s forces, the Royal Omani Police, employees commissioned to carry out official functions and the population that live within the National Park. Article 4 forbids harm to the animals of the National Park. Likewise, the cutting of trees or vegetation and disturbing wildlife inside the National Park is forbidden. All who contravene the provisions of this decision are to be fined no less than 50 Riyals and no more than 300 Riyals. Additional fines are imposed on repeat offenders (art. 8).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Royal Decree No. 50 of 1997 Establishing the Al Saleel National Park in the Kaamil and Wafi Wilaya.

Legislation | Oman | 1997

Keyword: National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX