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.

Materia

Pesca

Palabra clave

Pesca marítima Institución Pesca por extranjeros Infracciones/sanciones Pesca no-comercial Autorización de pesca Legislación básica Manejo y conservación pesquera Autorización/permiso

Área geográphica

Asia, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico, Mar Rojo & Golfo de Adén, Asia Occidental

Entry into force notes

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

Resumen

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).

Texto completo

Inglés/Árabe

Referencias - Legislación

Implementado por

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.

Legislación | Arabia Saudita | 1988

Palabra clave: Acuicultura, Zona de pesca, Aparejos de pesca/métodos de pesca, Pesca no-comercial, Fondo especial, Manejo y conservación pesquera, Temporadas, Cooperativa/organización de productores, Infracciones/sanciones, Comercio interior, Autorización de pesca, Pesca marítima, Autorización/permiso

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX

Revocado por

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

Legislación | Arabia Saudita | 2021

Palabra clave: Legislación básica, Terrenos agrícolas, Acuicultura, Autorización/permiso, Certificación, Cultivos/praderas, Eco-productos/ecoprocesos, Derechos de seleccionadores/derechos de agricultores, Explotación agrícola, Seguridad alimentaria, Desarrollo agrícola, Inspección, Comercio interior, Comercio internacional, Investigación, Desarrollo sostenible, Plaguicidas, Manejo y conservación pesquera, Embarcación de pesca, Productos agrícolas, Medicamentos, Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos, Venta, Sanidad animal, Producción animal, Plagas/enfermedades, Protección del medio ambiente, Cuarentena, Pequeños agricultores/campesinos, Conocimientos tradicionales/ conocimiento indígena, Protección vegetal, Eliminación de desechos, Residuos no domésticos, Gestión de desechos

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX