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Request for a License to Breed Ornamental Fish in Freshwater

This service enables individuals and companies interested in setting up ornamental fish farms (cultivation and hatching) in rural areas to get a license to do so, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Ministerial Decree No. 177/2012 on Aquaculture and Quality Control.

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Before you start

  • Commercial register
  • Land ownership document
  • Cadastral plan
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Fees

    Fees to be paid to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Fees.

    oman-rial 100
    Fees for Environment Authority

    Fees to be paid for Environment Authority.

    oman-rial 500
    Fees for Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority

    Fees to be paid for Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority.

    oman-rial 8
    Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion fees

    Administrative fees to be paid to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.

    oman-rial 20
    Fees for issuing fish breeding license

    Fees to be paid for issuing fish breeding license.

    oman-rial 0.400

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Special conditions

  • The license for integrated freshwater ornamental fish farming will be issued after the completion of construction works at the fish farm
  • The use of any drugs, hormones or feed additives without prior permission is prohibited
  • Fish food must be stored properly and safely
  • It is prohibited to spray chemical pesticides and medicines on trees near the fish farm, as well as not to use agricultural tools used for this purpose
  • The licensee shall be committed to the records of the fish farm which the Ministry will allocate to him and submit them to the specialists when visiting the farm
  • Allowing technicians, specialists and researchers in the Ministry to inspect the farm and collect data in order to develop fish production
  • The licensee is obligated to allow specialists to take samples of fish upon harvest for analysis and study
  • The licensee is committed to the quality of fish during harvesting and marketing and to the standards specified by the Ministry in order to ensure quality
  • The licensee shall abide by the provisions of the fish breeding and Quality Control Regulations for farmed Fish issued by Ministerial Resolution No. (177/2012)
  • Freshwater fish are cultured in an integrated system of freshwater ornamental fish with agricultural crops.
  • The area of ​​the aquaculture farm should not exceed more than 10% of the total area of ​​the farm
  • The farm area should not be less than 3 acres
  • The fish farm owner must adhere to the water quality standards set by the Ministry
  • The farmer must have an adequate source of groundwater to use in fish farming
  • Fish wastewater should be used to irrigate the area allocated for crops and trees and should not be used in excess so as not to waste it
  • It is prohibited to drain excess fish farm water into the sewage system or low-lying lands
  • It is prohibited to introduce new species for the purpose of cultivation without obtaining prior permission from the competent authorities

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