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Ministerial Decree No.270/2015 amending some provisions of the Regulation of the Law No.53/81 on fishing and the protection of living aquatic wealth.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Coral Marine protected areas Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 3 articles aims at: prohibiting fishing through the use of cages without authorization from the competent authority; the use of cages in coral reef sites, areas of mangroves, bays and their entrances, fixed net sites, fishing ports and protected marine sites.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.mola.gov.om

References - Legislation

Amends

Ministerial Resolution No.4/94 Implementing Regulation of the Law on Marine Fishing and Protection of Living Aquatic Resources.

Legislation | Oman | 1994

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Seasons, Protection of species, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX