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Resolution No. 17 of 1994 on the prohibition of fishing and selling crustaceans and small fish.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Crustaceans Fishing authorization Size Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution prohibits fishing or selling crustaceans and small fish. The present Resolution is composed of 3 articles. Article 1 prohibits fishing or selling the following species: fish smaller than 25 cm such as the grouper; fish smaller than 15cm; small fish with a size of less than 10cm such as rabbit fish; shrimps smaller than 10cm; and shrimp eggs. Article 2 deals with offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www,legalaffairs.gov.bh