The Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 1999.
In force: 20th November 1999

Abstract

This Act that deals with the protection of marine and aquatic resources, the control of fishing activities within prohibited fishing areas, license issued to foreign vessels and the protection of the aquatic ecosystem amongst others.

Part II of the Act deals with the Consultative Committee set up by the Minister to deal with matters of general policy on fisheries and marine resources. Part III deals with Fish Farming whereas Part IV deals with the control of fishing activities including the control of prohibited fishing methods, protection and restriction on landing and of sale of fish.

Part V deals with the Restriction on Import and Export of fish including the importation of live fish and fishing vessel. Part VI is concerned with Licensing of the Nets and Implements (Sub-Part A) and Sub Part B is concerned with Boats and Vessel including the license to be issued to foreign vessel engaged in fishing with its conditions and validity. Part VII deals with the obligations relating to Boats and Vessels whereas Part VIII is concerned with the Enforcing the power to enter and search and seizure of fish amongst others.

Part IX and X deal with the Offences and Penalties committed under section 37, 39, 20, and 44 respectively.

Keywords: marine ecosystem, fishing, protected areas, license and vessels

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