Resolution No. 4 of 2000 authorizing the extraction of marine sand. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Authorization/permit Certification Coastal zone management Equipment Fishing area Fishery management and conservation 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 3 months after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to protect marine life by regulating the extraction of marine sand. The present Resolution is composed of 8 articles. Articles 1 and 2 prohibit digging and filling up operations as well as extraction of marine sand in fishing areas without a previous licence. Articles 3-8 deal with the following: requirements and conditions for obtaining a licence; registration of equipment used for the aforementioned operations; requirements and conditions for the applicant; documents and certificates to be provided with the application; and approval or rejection of the licence. Full text Arabic Website www.mit.gov.jo