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Fish Industry Act 1968.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1968 (1986)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Subsidy/incentive Fishery management and conservation Processing/handling Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

A basic Act relating to the management and conservation of fish resources in Kenya. The Minister may make regulations for the purpose of reorganizing, developing and regulating the fish industry (art. 3) and may establish one or more advisory councils (art. 4). The Minister may prepare a financial assistance scheme for loans to fishermen with the scope of promoting modern fishing methods (art. 5). Other regulation making powers of the Minister with respect to fishing are specified in article 7 and 8. Articles 9 to 11 and 13 deal with offences, and article 12 with powers of enforcement of authorized officers. (15 articles)

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Fisheries Act (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 1989

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Foreign fishing, Registration, Marine mammals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX