Regulation of the Law on Protection and Exploitation of Marine Resources. Country/Territory Iran, Islamic Republic of Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal, No. 15815, 17 June 1999. Subject Fisheries Keyword Mariculture Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Fish products Harbour Transport/storage Research Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Stock enhancement/repopulation Protection of species Non-commercial fishing Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Monitoring Data collection/reporting Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to manage aquatic resources and identify exploitable recources based on scientific research as well as social and economic needs. The Regulation consists of 81 Articles divided to 8 Chapters as follows: General Definitions (I); The Scope of the Law and its Executive Regulation (II); Project Management of Fish Stocks (III); Corporative, Services and Port Facilities (IV); Proliferation and Nurture of Aquatic (V); Fishing Activities (VI); Methods of Controlling Aquatic Products (VII); Protection of the Aquatic Environment (VIII). To implement the project management of fish stocks more efficiently, the Regulation establishes three Commissions based on geographical divisions. Any fishing corporative as well as individual who is working in this section professionally are required to obtain specific certificate from the Fisheries Organization. The Regulation also contains provisions regarding fishing ports and fishing vessels. On water issues, the Fisheries Organization should have close cooperation with the Ministry of Energy. Any import or export in fishing section is only allowed with the official permit of the Fisheries Organization. The Fishing Organization may determine the fishing quota allocated to each licensee. Violation of provisions of this Regulation will lead to suspension of the issued certificate for the first time and its annulment in case of repetition. Full text Farsi Website www.dastour.ir References - Legislation Implements Law of Protection and Exploitation of the Fisheries Resources of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 1995 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Access right, Institution, Special fund, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, International trade, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX