Act on the Protection of Fishery Resources, 1951 (Act No. 313 of 1951). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1951 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Total allowable catch Stock enhancement/repopulation Research Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract The provisions of this Law prescribe various measures for the conservation of aquatic animals and plants. Measures may be taken in respect of the following: Restrictions on catching in general, on fishing methods, total allowable catch, number of licensed vessels, etc. (Chap. II, sect. 1); Import Quarantine of aquatic animals (sect. 1-2) protected water surfaces (sect. 2); protection of anadromous fish (sect. 3); research of fishery resources (Chap. III); national subsidies (Chap. IV). Chapter V Full text English Website www.cas.go.jp