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

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Basic legislation Registration Processing/handling Fishing vessel Protected fishing area International trade Offences/penalties Subsidy/incentive Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force 6 months after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Law is composed of 10 Chapters divided into 64 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definition. Chapter I regulates fishing profession. Chapter II provides for the following matters: registration measures; establishment of a committee in all emirates called "the Fishing Regulating Committee"; its competence and task; and the registration of fishermen and fishing vessels. Chapter III deals with fishing vessel licences. Chapter IV pertains to the protection and development. Chapter V prov

Full text

English/Arabic

Website

www.ead.ae

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Resolution No. 198 of 2015 banning Longtail silver-biddy fish (al Badah) hunting and trading in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2015

Keyword: Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Internal trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX