Legislative Decree No. 27 of 2001 establishing and regulating the Diving and Pearls Council. País/Territorio Bahrein Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2001 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Pesca Palabra clave Institución Crustáceos Pesca no-comercial Animales acuáticos Área geográphica Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Asia Occidental Entry into force notes This Legislative Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen The aim of this Legislative Decree is to regulate diving and pearl fishing. This Legislative Decree is composed of 8 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 refers to the establishment and composition of the Council. Article 3 specifies the competencies and duties of the Council which shall include: (a) to lay down and execute general policies for the development of Herat and of pearl diving and fishing; (b) to study regional, Arab and international conventions and protocols related to shellfish and pearl development; (c) to create a database concerning pearls and shellfish; (d) to propose rules for the importation and exportation of natural pearls; and (e) to protect the marine environment of Herat against pollution. Articles 4-7 refer to the management of the Council. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.legalaffairs.gov.bh