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Resolution No. 3 of 2009 decreeing the ban on fishing, circulation and trade of shrimps.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 2886, 21 March 2009, 2 pp
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Crustaceans Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Protection of species 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
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 4 articles. Article decrees the ban on fishing, circulation and trade of shrimps in the Kingdom of Bahrain from 15 March to 17 July of 2009, also prohibits the presence of nets, gear or any instrument my be used for fishing of shrimps on the board of vessels during the ban period. Article 2 prohibits the presence of fresh shrimps in markets or in public places intended for marketing, circulation and sale during the ban period. Article 3 contains offences and penalties.

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