Directive No. 1/1998/CT-TTg to strictly ban the use of explosives, electric impulses and toxic substances to exploit aquatic resources.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishing gear/fishing method Inspection Authorization/permit Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Asia, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract

In order to ensure the enforcement of the Ordinance on the Protection and Development of Aquatic Resources, the Directive strictly prohibits the illegal production, trade, storage, transport and use of explosives, electric impulses and toxic substances to exploit aquatic resources. According to section 5 there shall be inspections of fishing boats before they leave sea ports, as well as on-land inspections in order to detect violations to the provisions of the Directive. The Ministry of Aquatic

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordinance on the Conservation and Management of Living Aquatic Resources.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 1989

Keyword: Basic legislation, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Management/conservation, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX