Fisheries Act, 1974 (Cap. 200). Country/Territory Zambia Document type Legislation Date 1974 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Zambia 2006 Edition, Chapter 200. Long titleAn Act to provide for the development of commercial fishing in the Republic; to control fishing and provide for the registration of fishermen and their boats; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Protected fishing area Institution Enforcement/compliance Fishery management and conservation Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act provides rules for commercial fishing and the introduction of fish into waters in Zambia. The Act consists of 25 sections which are divided into six Parts: Preliminary (I); Control of Fishing (II); Special Fishing Areas and Licenses (III); Commercial Fishing (IV); Offences and Penalties (V); General (VI). Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Fisheries (Fishing Licence Fees) Regulations, 2008 (S.I. No. 59 of 2008). Legislation | Zambia | 2008 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Fishing Licence Fees) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 21 of 1997). Legislation | Zambia | 1997 (1997) Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Regulations (Cap. 200). Legislation | Zambia | 1986 (2006) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Prescribed Areas) (Declaration) Order, 1986 (Cap. 200). Legislation | Zambia | 1986 (2006) Keyword: Protected fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Fishing Licence Fees) Regulations, 1986 (Cap. 200). Legislation | Zambia | 1986 (2006) Keyword: Fishing charge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Registration of Fishing Boats) Order, 1986 (Cap. 200). Legislation | Zambia | 1986 (2006) Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Fishing Licence Fees) Regulations, 1991 (S.I. No. 129 of 1991). Legislation | Zambia | 1991 Keyword: Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 22 of 2007). Legislation | Zambia | 2007 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Institution, Aquaculture, Mariculture, EIA, Policy/planning, Special fund, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries Act, 2011 (No. 22 of 2011). Legislation | Zambia | 2011 Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit, Fish disease, International trade, Processing/handling, Institution, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Precautionary principle, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products Source: FAO, FAOLEX