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Law No. 46 of 1980 on the conservation of fish resources.
Date of text: 30 June 1980
Decree No. 66 of 2014 to transfer the supervision of the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources to the Minister of Petroleum.
Date of text: 11 March 2014
Resolution No.338 of 2007 banning the collection of pearl oysters in Kuwaiti territorial waters.
Date of text: 01 May 2007
Law No. 94 of 1983 concerning the establishment of the Public Authority of Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAFR).
Date of text: 15 June 1983
Decree No. 26 of 19 October 1985 concerning suspension of the issuing of new licences to fishing vessels.
Date of text: 19 October 1985
Decree No. 23 of 19 September 1985 on the conditions for retirement and replacement of unserviceable fishing vessels.
Date of text: 23 September 1985
Decree No. 11 of 1983 prohibiting fishing within 3 miles from the coasts of Kuwait.
Date of text: 1983
Decree No. 13 of 1983 prohibiting fishing in certain areas of the territorial waters of Kuwait.
Date of text: 1983
Decree No. 8 of 1983 on the prohibition of fishing with fish traps.
Date of text: 1983
Decree No. 24 of 1980 authorizing certain Officials of the Ministry of Public Works to enforce Law No. 46 of 1980.
Date of text: 1980
Resolution No.654 of 2013 on obtaining the exit permit for fishing in Kuwaiti territorial waters
Date of text: 01 May 2013
Resolution No.1299 of 2013 regarding technical conditions and specifications for fish farming vouchers (food security projects).
Date of text: 2013
Resolution No.782 of 2012 regarding the suspension of fishing licenses for violating fishing boats and vessels.
Date of text: 2012
PAAF Resolution No.521/2008 regarding prevent hunting of turtles, sea mammals, sharks and some rare fishes.
Date of text: 16 June 2008
Resolution No.134 of 2008 on the marketing of fishery resources.
Date of text: 19 February 2008
Resolution No.1057 of 2004 regulating the activity and methods of fishing and the cultivation of fish and marine life in the territorial waters.
Date of text: 2004
Resolution No.671 of 1989 regarding the withdrawal of licenses for ships that engage in fishing in a manner contrary to the license granted to them.
Date of text: 1989
Decree No. 28 of 1986 concerning assistance to fishermen.
Date of text: 1986
Decree No. 9 of 1983 on minimum fish sizes for catch in the territorial waters of Kuwait and destined for the domestic market.
Date of text: 1983
Decree No. 7 of 1983 on the minimum mesh sizes for fishing by fishing vessels in the territorial waters of Kuwait.
Date of text: 1983
Licences for Kuwaiti Fishing Vessels' Crew (Decree No. 18 of 1980).
Date of text: 1980
Decree No. 23 of 1980 on minimum measurements for shrimp net mesh size.
Date of text: 1980
Decree No. 22 of 1980 on the prohibition of specific materials in Kuwaiti Territorial Waters.
Date of text: 1980
Decree No. 21 of 1980 on new fishing techniques, fish farming and living aquatic organisms.
Date of text: 1980
Decree No. 20 of 1980 on licences for fish barriers.
Date of text: 1980
Decree No. 19 of 1980 on foreign fishing vessels.
Date of text: 1980
The Environment Public Authority Resolution No. 9 of 2022 regarding biodiversity Articles 100-110 of the Environmental Protection Law No. 42 of 2014 and its amendments.
Date of text: 02 August 2022