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Ministerial Decree No.64/2017 regulating the Turtle Sanctuary.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Protection of habitats Turtles Royalties/fees National parks Authorization/permit Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The Regulation issued by the Decree consists of 11 articles. It establishes that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs sets the plan to manage the protected area. The Decree prohibits (i) the entry during the night without permits; (ii) camping for more than 80 people; (iii) a speed above 50 km/h with cars; (iv) drive on the seashore; (v) damage turtles and other wildlife; (v) cut trees and other vegetation; (vi) use electrical equipment and flash after 10:00 p.m.; (vii) diving outside the designated areas. It specifies rules for fishing and fees for the entry.

Full text
Arabic
Website
data.qanoon.om

References - Legislation

Implements

Royal Decree No. 25 of 1996 Establishing the Turtles Nature Reserve.

Legislation | Oman | 1996

Keyword: Protected area, Turtles, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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