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Fish Act (Cap. 197)

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1951 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Uganda.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the control of fishing, the conservation of fish, the purchase, sale, marketing and processing of fish, and matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Alien species Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to fisheries in Uganda and the purchase, sale, marketing and processing of fish.

Full text
English
Website
www.ulii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fish (Beach Management) Rules, 2003 (S.I. No. 35 of 2003).

Legislation | Uganda | 2003

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Coastal zone management, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Authorization/permit, Landing, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish (Aquaculture) Rules, 2003 (S.I. No. 81 of 2003)

Legislation | Uganda | 2003

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Vaccination, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetic resources, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Quarantine, Certification, International trade, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Fish products, Internal trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008 (S.I. No. 12 of 2008).

Legislation | Uganda | 2008

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Certification, Traceability/product tracing, HACCP, Inspection, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fish (Amendment) Act (No. 5 of 2011)

Legislation | Uganda | 2011

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Registration, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Business Licences (Miscellaneous Repeals) Act.

Legislation | Uganda | 2015

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Fishing authorization, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Animal by-products, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2022.

Legislation | Uganda | 2023

Keyword: Pollution control, Framework law, Access-to-information, Agricultural extension, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Business/industry/corporations, Capacity building, Certification, Community management, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Fish disease, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Fraud, Freshwater fishes, Freshwater pollution, Gender, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Institution, Integrated management, Internal trade, International trade, Landing, Local government, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Smallholders/peasants, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Protection of species, Public health, Public participation, Public private partnership (PPP), Registration, Research, Risk assessment/management, Standards, Transport/storage, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Traceability/product tracing, Drugs, Youth, Agricultural development, Consumer protection, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, HACCP, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX