Decision of Amending the Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Foreign fishing Fishing vessel Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 December 2001. Abstract This Decision consists of 25 amendments of the Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China. It adds one article as Article 9, 'the department of fishery administration or superintendence department or any members of department of fishery administration or superintendence shall not be engaged in any fishery production or marketing activities.' Further amendments concern fishing methods, fishing licence, fishing area, and fishing vessel, and also offences and penalties. Full text Chinese References - Legislation Amends Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China. Legislation | China | 1986 (2004) Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, High seas, Research, Wetlands, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX