Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (134) of 2023
- Issued Date: 15 Dec 2023
- Effective Date: 30 Dec 2023
- Official Gazette: No. 766
- Sector: Environment and Natural Resources
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 18
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the export of aquatic life from the United Arab Emirates. It establishes the categories of individuals and entities permitted to export aquatic organisms, the types of aquatic life that can be exported, and the requirements and controls for export operations. The resolution aims to manage the sustainable use of the UAE's fishing resources and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. It is relevant for fishermen, aquaculture operators, and businesses involved in the export of aquatic products from the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The Cabinet Resolution regulates the export of aquatic life caught or cultivated in the UAE. It applies to fishermen, fishermen cooperative societies, and aquaculture operators who wish to export aquatic organisms. The law's purpose is to manage the sustainable use of the UAE's fishing resources and ensure compliance with environmental regulations governing the export of aquatic life. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Ministry: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- Minister: Minister of Climate Change and Environment
- Competent Authority: The concerned Local Authority in each Emirate
- Fishing: Catching living aquatic resources out of its natural environment
- Fisherman: Each person who practices fishing as a profession
- Fishing waters: Internal waters, including island and creek coasts, State beaches and coasts, territorial waters, and State exclusive economic zone waters
- Registry: The Ministry general registry of those practising fishing as a profession
- Aquaculture farms: A production project in an artificial or natural setting for the cultivation and breeding of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants
(Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The Cabinet Resolution imposes the following key obligations and requirements: 1. Fishermen cooperative societies and registered national fishermen who depend on fishing as their primary livelihood are permitted to export aquatic organisms caught in fishing waters outside the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 2(1)) 2. Aquaculture operators are permitted to export aquatic organisms extracted from fish farms outside the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 2(2)) 3. An export license must be obtained from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment to export the permitted aquatic organisms. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 5(1)) 4. An export permit must be obtained from the Ministry for each shipment of aquatic organisms. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 5(2)) 5. Exporters must meet the requirements of the importing country. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 5(3))
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The Cabinet Resolution establishes the following licensing and registration requirements: 1. Fishermen must be registered in the Ministry's general registry of those practicing fishing as a profession to be eligible to export aquatic organisms. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 1) 2. Establishments operating in the export of aquatic organisms must meet technical and health requirements approved by the Competent Authority. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 4(1)) 3. Exporters must obtain an export license from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment for each shipment of aquatic organisms. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 5(1-2))
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Cabinet Resolution designates the following authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement and implementation: 1. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is responsible for issuing export licenses and permits, as well as suspending or allowing the export of certain types of aquatic life. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 3, 5) 2. The Competent Authorities in each Emirate are responsible for approving the technical and health requirements for establishments operating in the export of aquatic organisms. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 4(1)) 3. The Minister of Climate Change and Environment, in coordination with the Competent Authorities, is responsible for issuing the necessary resolutions to apply the provisions of this Cabinet Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 6)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Cabinet Resolution references the following related UAE legislation: 1. The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates 2. Federal Law No. (23) of 1999, Concerning the Exploitation, Protection and Development of Living Aquatic Resources in the UAE and the amendments thereto (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023)
When did this law come into effect?
The Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life was issued on 15 December 2023 and will come into effect on 30 December 2023, the day following its publication in the Official Gazette No. 766. (Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life, 2023, Art. 8)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.