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Administrative Order No. 262, s. 2018 regulating the use of superlights and fishing light attractors in commercial fishing.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Use restrictions
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Administrative Order enters into force 15 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Administrative Order, consisting of seven Sections, regulates the use of superlights and fishing light attractors in commercial fishing, pursuant to provisions of Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 RA 8550 as amended by RA 10654. It specifies that shall be unlawful to operate commercial fishing boats using superlights and fishing light attractors, or their combination, with a total or cumulative visible light of more than 20,000,000 lumens for each lightboat, SONAR lighboat or fish carrier. The total or cumulative visible light will be determined using luminous efficacy (lumen/watt) by type of bulb/light attractor as provided by the table below:

Full text
English
Website
www.bfar.da.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8550).

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Youth, Fishing authorization, Social protection, Gender, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX