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Fish Protection (Lake Victoria) Rules.

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1962
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Registration Traditional rights/customary rights Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Basin
Lake Victoria
Abstract

The 21 sections of these Rules have been divided into 4 Parts: Preliminary (definitions) (I); Registration of Boats (II); Licensing of Fishermen (III); Use of Nets (IV). Part III introduces the obligation to seine only with a specific permit. (with 3 Schedules)

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Fish Protection (Lake Victoria)(Amendment) Rules, 1966.

Legislation | Kenya | 1966

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX