Resolution No.8/1 of 2011 on regulation and specifications of some types of marine fishing gear. Country/Territory Lebanon Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Fishing authorization Fishing charge Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force starting from 01/01/2012. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 9 articles aims at regulating the fishing method called maṣayd or maṣali that uses semi-circular fixed nets together with straight nets extended at a certain distance. This fishing method needs a license, and this Resolution indicates authority and documents to be presented to obtain the license; duration of the license; fees; and conditions to be met by the owner of the license. Full text Arabic Website www.agriculture.gov.lb