Aquaculture Act (No. 18 of 2002). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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). Full text English 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