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Ministerial Resolution No. 302 of 2001 issuing the Implementing Regulation for Federal Law No. 23 of 1999 on the exploitation, protection and development of living aquatic resources in the United Arab Emirates.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Credit Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel International trade Mariculture Processing/handling Registration Seasons Size Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consists of 9 Chapters divided into 77 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Chapter I regulates the fishing profession (arts. 2-4). Chapter II deals with the registration measures (arts. 5-12). Chapter III deals with licences for fishing vessels and their number (arts. 13-19). Chapter IV pertains to the protection and development of fishing areas, fishing gear and methods, fishing rules, fishing season, fishing requirements for divers, exportation of ornamental fish, prohibited fishing areas, protected areas, mariculture, protected species (marine turtles, sponges, oyster shell corals), etc. (arts. 20-53). Chapter V regulates fish trade, processing and marketing (arts. 54-59). Chapter VI deals with loans for fishermen (arts. 60-64). Chapter VII contains provisions for the exportation of living aquatic resources (arts. 65-71). Chapter VIII deals with the introduction and re-exportation of living aquatic resources (arts. 72-74). Chapter IX contains general and final provisions (arts. 75-77).

Full text
English/Arabic
Website
www.uae.gov.ae

References - Legislation

Implements

Protection and development of marine resources (Federal Law No. 23 of 1999).

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 1999

Keyword: Basic legislation, Registration, Processing/handling, Fishing vessel, Protected fishing area, International trade, Offences/penalties, Subsidy/incentive, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Animal reproduction, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Fish products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Research, Transport/storage, Artisanal fishing, Royalties/fees, Vending, Food quality control/food safety, Marine area, Protection of environment, Sustainable use, Recycling/reuse, Molluscs, Turtles, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Ministerial Resolution No.21 of 2018 regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No.23 of 1999 regarding the exploitation, protection and development of living water resources in the United Arab Emirates and its amendment.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2018

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, International trade, Marine fisheries, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX