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Royal Decree No. 23 of 1996 Establishing the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve.

Country/Territory
Oman
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 573.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Royal Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Royal Decree consists of 3 articles and an Annex. Article 1 designates a nature reserve called the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve. The boundaries of the Reserve are illustrated in the attached Annex and map. The Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Environment is to proceed with implementing Regulations and Decisions for the Decree in coordination with Ministries and Parties concerned. These Regulations and Decisions are to establish the laws of the organization, reserve entry fees, opening times, permitted and banned activities, and the punishments suitable for every situation. The attached Annex provides the coordinates of the Reserve which covers an area of 203 square kilometres.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decision No. 112 of 2000 regulating the management of the Daymaniyat Islands Reserve.

Legislation | Oman | 2000

Keyword: Protected area, Turtles, Coral, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX