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Ministerial Resolution No.471 of 2016 on the regulation of surface-net fishing using nets in daghwa manner.

Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Resolution consisting of 7 articles aims at permitting to the licensed angler surface fishing in the daghwa manner (collective fishing with a square grid) all year long, giving the specifications for the net. The Resolution allows fishing wild fish from 1 October to 30 June, giving the specifications for the permitted nets (and that cannot be used for other fishes).
Article 5 deals with other details, such as timing for fishing, distance from the coast, inspections. It also prohibits fishing the following: sea turtles, and collecting their eggs, dolphins, whales, dugongs and other marine mammals. Attached to the Resolution the selected areas where the daghwa fishing is permitted.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
قرار وزاري رقم (471) لسنة 2016م بشأن تنظيم صيد الأسماك السطحية باستخدام الشباك بطريقة الضغوة