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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.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation consisting of 28 articles aims at regulating the following (i) data to register practitioners of the fishing trade; (ii) information to register fishing boats; (iii) conditions to be registered; (iv) documents to submit applications for registration in the registry to the competent authority; (v) tasks of the competent Authority; (vi) duration of registration and conditions required to renew the registration; (vii) data to be included in the boat license; (viii) renewal of boat license and fishing license renewal application and related documents; (ix) prohibits to catch live water resources or docking or operating fishing boats in natural and artificial marine reserves without permission from the competent authority; (x) some fishing gears and methods; (xi) activities prohibited without a permit from the competent authority; (xii) conditions and controls for granting licenses and permits to establish aquaculture after obtaining a license from the competent authority and the approval of the Ministry; (xiii) permits and tools to practice marine sport; (xiv) protection of animal species; (xv) conditions to extract some species of shellfish; (xvi) conditions to rent fishing boat without its licensed owner; (xvii) equipment of fishing boats to transport living aquatic resources; (xviii) transport and re-export.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moccae.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

Repeals

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.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2001

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX