Resolution No. 2 of 1997 prohibiting the use of drag nets. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation 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 The aim of this Resolution is to regulate fishing in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The present Resolution is composed of 3 articles. Article 1 decrees the ban on fishing with the use of bottom drag nets starting from 1 July 1998. Article 2 contains offences and penalties. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh