Implementing Regulations of The Agriculture Law

The Ministry shall issue and renew licenses for an artisanal and investor fisherman pursuant to the following requirements: 83| Implementing Regulations of the Agriculture Law 1. Requirements for an artisanal fisherman’s license: a) Holding a valid sailor's license issued at least one year before; b) Obtaining an authorization from the Ministry to own a fishing vessel as per the specifications set thereby; c) Changing his profession to an artisanal fisherman once he obtains the Ministry’s approval, provided that he provides proof thereof from the competent agency; d) The applicant shall be granted an initial authorization for a one-year period to provide the Ministry with a title deed of his vessel, failing which, said license shall be revoked. 2. Requirements for an investor fisherman’s license: a) The applicant shall be a Saudi, and shall pass a medical examination. b) He shall not be a government employee. c) He shall submit three hard copies and one electronic copy in the Arabic language of the technical and economic feasibility study of the proposed project conducted by an office recognized by the Ministry, provided that said study includes the main elements specified by the Ministry. d) He shall specify the fishing tools and equipment to be used. 3. License Renewal: The license of an artisanal and investor fisherman shall be renewed pursuant to the following conditions: a) His fishing vessel shall have a valid license. b) He shall not owe any fines to the Ministry or be subject to enforceable penalties. c) An investor fisherman shall provide the Ministry with his fishing statistics.