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Aquaculture Act (No. 18 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate and control aquaculture activities; to provide for the sustainable development of aquaculture resources; and to provide for related matters.
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Aquaculture Mariculture Policy/planning Institution Authorization/permit Aquatic animals Alien species Fish disease International trade Inspection Offences/penalties Drugs Basic legislation Animal health Water quality standards
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
The Act shall come into force on a date to be established by the Minister.
Abstract

The Act consists of 49 sections divided into 9 Parts: Interpretation (I); Aquaculture policy (II); Aquaculture licences (III); Management and control measures(IV); Ownership of aquaculture products (V); Aquaculture development zones (VI); Enforcement (VII); Offences and penalties (VIII); General (IX).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Aquaculture (Licensing) Regulations: Aquaculture Act, 2002 (G.N. No. 245 of 2003).

Legislation | Namibia | 2003

Keyword: Marine pollution, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Registration, Aquatic animals, Drugs, Alien species, Fish disease, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations relating to Import and Export of Aquatic Organisms and Aquaculture Products (G.N. No. 70 of 2010).

Legislation | Namibia | 2010

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, International trade, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX