Fisheries Act, 1949 (Act No. 267 of 1949). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1949 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Non-governmental entity Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Institution Enforcement/compliance Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract This Act aims to establish a basic fisheries production system. Full text English Website www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp References - Legislation Implemented by Ministerial Ordinance on the Permission, Regulation, etc. of Designated Fisheries. Legislation | Japan | 1963 (2009) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-governmental entity, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act on Preservation and Control of Living Marine Resources (Act No. 77 of 1996). Legislation | Japan | 1996 (2007) Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine area, Management/conservation, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX