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Enforcement Decree of the Act on the exercise of sovereign rights on foreigner's fishing, etc. within the Exclusive Economic Zone.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Foreign fishing Fishing area Access right Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters necessary for the enforcement of the Act on the Exercise of Sovereign Rights on Foreigners' Fishing, etc. within the Exclusive Economic Zone. Any foreigner wishing to do fishing activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone in accordance with article 5 of the Act shall obtain authorization or a permit from the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries in respect of matters listed in article 3. Fees on rights to access the Korean fishery zone are defined in article 4. Article 5 deals with reductions, exemptions, etc. from fees on access rights. Requests, etc. for the revocation of permits or approvals are defined in article 6. The remaining articles deal with judicial police officers, notice of seizure or detention of violating vessels, amount of bails and their payment.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Act on the Exercise of Sovereign Rights on Foreigners' Fishing, etc. within the Exclusive Economic Zone (Act No. 5152).

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1996 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Harbour, Landing, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX