Act on Preservation and Control of Living Marine Resources (Act No. 77 of 1996).

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Marine pollution Basic legislation Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine area Management/conservation Inspection

Geographical area

Asia, Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on 20 July 1996.

Abstract

The purpose of this Act shall be to preserve and control the living marine resources in Japan's exclusive economic zone, in coordination with the measures taken under the Fishery Act (Act No. 267 of 1949) and the Marine Resources Protection Act (Act No. 313 of 1951), as well as to ensure the appropriate implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for thereby contributing to the development of fisheries and the stable supply of aquatic products, by establishing a plan f

Full text

English

Website

www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act, 1949 (Act No. 267 of 1949).

Legislation | Japan | 1949 (2007)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-governmental entity, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX