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Decreto Nº 154-1959 ─ Ley de Pesca.

Country/Territory
Honduras
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Concession Fish products Artisanal fishing
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, North-East Pacific
Abstract

La Ley se dictó para ordenar la actividad pesquera en un momento en que la pesca industrial comenzaba a desarrollarse. La Ley declara de propiedad del Estado, de dominio común y uso público a todas las especies hidrobiológicas (art. 3º), de manera que se requiere concesión o permiso para cualquier tipo de pesca (art. 11). La pesca de subsistencia, en cambio, no se sujeta a ningún requisito previo. El objeto de la Ley es la conservación y propagación de la fauna y flora fluvial, lacustre y marítima del país, su aprovechamiento, comercialización e industrialización (art. 1º).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Acuerdo Nº 1098-2001 ─ Reglamento general de Pesca.

Legislation | Honduras | 2001

Keyword: Marine pollution, Institution, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Concession, Fish products, Artisanal fishing, Fishing vessel, Bycatch, Research, Seasons, Non-commercial fishing, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Equipment, Exploration, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decreto Nº 245/00 - Modifica la Ley de Pesca.

Legislation | Honduras | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decreto Nº 106-2015 ─ Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura.

Legislation | Honduras | 2017

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Research, Non-governmental entity, Access right, Internal trade, Fishing gear/fishing method, Equipment, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Tax/levy, Institution, Registration, Stock enhancement/repopulation, EIA, Fishery management and conservation, Bycatch, Fishing authorization, Seasons, Protection of species, Fish products, Coral, Navigation, High seas, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX