Ministerial Decision No. 3 of 2002 providing rules for the Coves Reserves (Khawrs) on the Salalah coast.

This Ministerial Decision is composed of 8 articles. The management of the Coves Reserves (Khawrs) on the Salalah coast is to be carried out according to the plan drawn up by the Ministry (art. 1) and shall enter into force. No admission to the reserves' camping or overnight stay is permitted except after obtaining written permission issued by the Ministry (art. 2). Article 3 provides exemptions to the provisions of article 2, such as individuals of the Sultan’s forces, the Royal Omani Police, and employees commissioned to carry out official functions. Article 4 bans the cutting of trees or vegetation and disturbing marine organisms. Likewise, no harm is allowed to nesting birds inside the reserves, nor is it permitted to disturb them, approach them, or touch, remove or collect their eggs. No introduction of cats, dogs, or any animals, plants or seeds are allowed within the reserves. The preservation, storage, repair and drying of fishing equipment must be done far from nesting areas. All who contravene the provisions of this Decision are to be fined no less than 50 Riyals and no more than 300 Riyals. Additional fines are imposed on repeat offenders (art. 7).