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Announcement of the Department of Fisheries on notification of operations by the operators of aquaculture control (Red Lobster or Crayfish Shrimp Procambarus clarkii or Cherax spp.) (No. 2), 2016.

Country/Territory
Thailand
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of 18 May 2016.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Biosecurity Aquaculture Mariculture Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Alien species Crustaceans Aquatic animals Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

These Rules of the Director-General of the Department of Fisheries, made under Section 78 (1) and (7) of the Royal Fisheries Ordinance concern aquaculture of specified crustacean. Section 78. An aquaculture undertaking an aquaculture enterprise under control in aquaculture zones pursuant to section 77 shall comply with specified requirements: (1) an aquaculture entrepreneur shall have to notify the aquaculture undertaking to the competent (local) authority as per the prescribed form and procedure (see Schedule). Cultivation shall take place with the aquaculture zones prescribed by the provincial Fisheries Commission. The following documents must be attached; (1) in the case of a natural person, a copy of ID card and residence; (2) In the case of a juristic person, a copy of the certificate of incorporation and a copy of the identification card and a copy of residence of managing director. The competent official shall issue a certificate of notification in the prescribed form. Operators of controlled aquaculture must comply with requirements to protect the environment as follows regarding the construction of the pond, drainage of pond water and prevention of release of red shrimp or crayfish shrimp into the environment or public watercourse.

Full text
Thai
Website
www.fisheries.go.th

References - Legislation

Implements

Royal Ordinance on Fisheries, B.E. 2558 (2015).

Legislation | Thailand | 2015

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Inspection, Human rights, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Sustainable development, Protection of environment, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, International trade, Social protection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX