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Decree of the Government No 27/2005/ND-CP regulating and guiding the implementation of certain articles in the Fisheries Law.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Marine protected areas Inland fisheries Aquaculture Wetlands Special fund Certification Inland waters Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Decree enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree regulates and provides guidelines for the implementation of certain articles of the Fisheries Law regarding marine protected areas and inland protected areas; financial sources for rehabilitation of fisheries resources; responsibilities of the specialized agencies to ensure the rights of organizations and individuals engaged in fishing operations; allocation and lease of marine areas for aquaculture purposes and fish wholesale market. The marine protected areas shall be classified into the following categories: national park, habitat/species sanctuary and aquatic natural resource reserves. Article 3 defines the criteria for their classification. Inland protected areas shall be areas to be zoned in the wetlands for strict protection of typical ecosystems (art. 5). Application files for the allocation or lease of marine areas for aquaculture or inland protected areas are described in article 10 and 11.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Law.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2003

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Harbour, Landing, Maritime zone, Navigation, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Transshipment, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Drugs, Fish disease, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Territorial sea, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No, 57/2008/ND-CP promulgating the Regulation on management of Viet Nam’s marine reserves of national and international importance.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2008

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine area, Ecosystem preservation, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 26/2019/ND-CP of the Government Regulating a number of articles and measures to implement the Fisheries Law.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2019

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Registration, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Fish disease, Authorization/permit, International organization, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX