Protection was abolished by the Khmer Rouge (1975–79) but later reinstated under Article 18 of the Fishery Law of 1987, which "forbids the catching, selling, and transportation of... crocodiles..."
A protección foi abolida polo Khmer Vermello (1975–79) pero posteriormente foi posta de novo en vigor pola Lei de pesca de 1987, que "prohibe a captura, venda e transporte de...crocodilos ..."