Fish Protection Regulations (Chapter 36:02). Country/Territory Botswana Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations provide implementation of provisions of the Fish Protection Act by prohibiting commercial fishing or recreational fishing without a licence and by prescribing various other offences in relation to fisheries. They also concern the application for and the granting of commercial fishing licences and place restrictions on various types of fishing and on the importation of and dealing in specified fishing gear. Full text English Website www.laws.gov.bw References - Legislation Implements Fish Protection Act 1975 (Chapter 36:02). Legislation | Botswana | 1975 Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fish Protection Regulations, 2016 (S.I. No. 16 of 2016). Legislation | Botswana | 2015 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Seasons, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Fish products, International trade, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX