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Fisheries Act, 1970

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
FAO Legislative Study 42/2, pp. 452-460.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Aquaculture Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

An Act to regulate the fish industry in Tanzania. The 18 articles of the Act are divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary (I); Officers (II); Development and Control of the Fishing Industry (III); Regulations (IV); Offences (V); Miscellaneous Provisions (VI).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations, 1997 (G.N. 189 of 1997).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1997

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Principal Regulations, 1989.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1989

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Registration, International trade, Alien species, Fish disease, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Marine Reserves) Regulations, 1975 (G.N. No. 137).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1975

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine area, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Inland Waters) Regulations, 1981.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1981

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (General Amendment) Regulations, 1994 (G.N. No. 369).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1994

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Prohibition of Use of Specified Vessels or Tools) Regulations, 1994 (G.N. No. 370).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1994

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish (Quality Control and Standards) Regulations, 2000 (L.N. No. 300 of 2000).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2000

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Processing/handling, Landing, Fishing vessel, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Transport/storage, Access-to-information, HACCP

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Authorised Officers' Identification) Regulations, 1983 (G.N. 81 of 1983).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1983

Keyword: Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Closure of Upangu Reef, Kitanga Reef and Dambwe Reef from Fishing Activities, Order, 1998 (G.N. No. 625 of 1998).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Explosives Poisons and Water Pollution) Regulations, 1982 (G.N. 109 of 1982).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1982

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Marine Reserves) Regulations (G.Ns. Nos. 137 of 1975 and 150 of 1975).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1975

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine area, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Marine Parks and Reserves Act, 1994 (Act No. 29 of 1994).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 1995

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Basic legislation, Protected area, Marine area, Institution, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act, 2003 (No. 22 of 2003).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2003

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Aquaculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Processing/handling, Offences/penalties, Traditional rights/customary rights, Fishing authorization, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX