Resolution No. 126/1 of 2001 regulating diving sport. Country/Territory Lebanon Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fishes Equipment Fishing gear/fishing method Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Protection of species Geographical area Western Asia Abstract This Resolution is composed of 8 articles. The Ministry of Agriculture will issue an annual licence for amateur diving (art. 2). The following activities shall be prohibited: to catch or fish aquatic animals caught by others; to catch sponges; and to dive alone or with a compressor fixed on the boat (art. 3). Amateur divers may fish with the use of a gun if previously authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture (art. 4). It shall be prohibited to catch sponges and lobsters with the use of guns and Full text Arabic