National Parks and Nature Reserves Regulations (Prohibitions on Causing Damage to Protected Nature Values), 1968. Country/Territory Israel Document type Regulation Date 1968 (1980) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Dinim Vol. 6, p. 3523. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected fishing area Crustaceans Molluscs Internal trade Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Marine protected areas Aquatic animals National parks Protected area Authorization/permit Inspection Coral Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Marine area Research Geographical area Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Regulation, composed of 15 sections, gives definitions and makes provision for the protection of Protected Nature Values in Israel. Section 1 contains definitions. Section 2 prohibits the collection of corals and any action harmful to corals. Similar provisions are contained in Section 3 with respect to invertebrates. Section 4 prohibits fishing and causing harm to fish in a nature reserve unless according to Section 6. Section 5 prohibits the introduction in nature reserves of instruments or devices that might harm a nature value. Section 6 allows fishing with a fishing cane in a distance of 200 meters from the water boundary of the Coral Reserve. Section 7 prohibits the entry of vessels in the Corals Reserve unless according to this regulation. Section 8 prohibits the holding and trading of any coral, invertebrate or fish taken from or caught in the Corals reserve waters. Section 9 prohibits any form of damages caused to the natural development of nature values situated in the reserve. Section 10 prohibits the introduction of any external substance in the reserve. Sections 11 and 12 regard special permits and authorizations for research purposes. Section 13 gives powers to the inspector to issue orders related to this Regulation. Sections 14 and 15 contain general information. Full text Hebrew References - Legislation Implements National Parks and Nature Reserve Law (No. 5723 of 1963). Legislation | Israel | 1963 Keyword: Basic legislation, National parks, Protected area, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX