Ministerial Decision No. 55 of 2006 amending Ministerial Decision 113/2000 regulating the management of the Turtles Nature Reserve. Country/Territory Oman Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Turtles Authorization/permit Royalties/fees 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 amends Ministerial Decision No. 113 of 2000 regulating the management of the Turtles Nature Reserve by replacing articles 2 and 3. Entrance to the Reserve or the campsite is not permitted without written permission issued by the Ministry. Entrance to nesting grounds must be accompanied by registered guides. Restrictions on camping and on vehicles are also provided for in the Decision. Fees are specified with extra charges for diving and overnight stay. Police, armed forces, and employees of government and academic institutions are exempt from paying fees. Full text Arabic References - Legislation Amends Ministerial Decision No. 113 of 2000 regulating the management of the Turtles Nature Reserve. Legislation | Oman | 2000 Keyword: Protected area, Turtles, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX