Royal Decree No. M/9 of 1987 (1408 Higra) issuing the Cabinet Resolution No.14 of 1987 approving the Act on Fishing, exploitation, and protection of the marine life in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Institution Foreign fishing Offences/penalties Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The 17 articles of the Decree are placed under four headings: Practice of Fishing and Diving Professions (arts. 1-7); Conservation of Living Aquatic Resources (arts. 8-11); Offences and penalties (arts. 12-14); Final Provisions (arts. 15-17). Fishing, diving, marine life protection, exploitation and development, fishing gear development, definition of marine fishing zones, marine culture, protected species and research are of the competence of the Ministry of Agriculture and Waters (art. 1). No one shall practice the profession of fishing or diving in the Territorial Waters of the Kingdom without a licence issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water under the conditions regulating the granting and withdrawal of licences (art. 2). Uprooting and cutting trees and plants from the coast and islands, as well as the transportation of soil, birds and turtle eggs without authorization are prohibited (art. 6). In each fishing zone there shall be elected a Head of Fishermen and be created a local committee composed of the Head of Fishermen, a provincial and a ministerial representative. Powers of the Head of Fishermen shall be determined by the Minister. The committee shall examine disputes arising between fishermen of the district. Article 8 provides for the export of fish, article 9 for fishing by foreign vessels. Violation, fines and penalties (arts. 8-10). The Minister of Agriculture and Waters will issue the Implementing Regulation (art. 12).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Implementing Regulations of the Act on Fishing, exploitation, and protection of the marine life in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia issued by Resolution No.21911 of 1988.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 1988

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Special fund, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Cooperative/producer organization, Offences/penalties, Internal trade, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Cabinet Resolution No.431/2021 on the approval of the Agriculture Law.

Legislation | Saudi Arabia | 2021

Keyword: Basic legislation, Agricultural land, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Certification, Crops/grasses, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Farming, Food security, Agricultural development, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Research, Sustainable development, Pesticides, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Agricultural commodities, Drugs, Food quality control/food safety, Vending, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Protection of environment, Quarantine, Smallholders/peasants, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Plant protection, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX