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Fisheries Act 1985 (No. 317 of 1985).

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to fisheries, including the conservation, management and development of maritime and estuarine fishing and fisheries, in Malaysian fisheries waters, to turtles and riverine fishing in Malaysia and to matters connected therewith or incidental thereto).
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Marine fisheries Access right Allocation/quota Aquaculture Authorization/permit Bycatch Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Inland fisheries Mariculture Mesh Protected fishing area Seasons Size Stock enhancement/repopulation Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance Fish disease Animal feed/feedstuffs Marine protected areas Animal health Turtles Wild fauna Wild flora Hunting/capture Keeping of live animals Total allowable catch National parks Marine area Management/conservation Protected area Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act is divided into 11 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Fisheries Plans (III); General Licensing Provisions (IV); Foreign Fishing Vessels (V); Offences (VI); Turtles and Inland Fisheries (VII); Aquaculture (VIII); Marine Parks and Marine Reserves (IX); Enforcement (X); General Provisions (XI).

Full text
English
Website
www.agc.gov.my

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries (Quality Control of Fish for Export to the European Union) Regulations, 2009.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2009

Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Protected Area for Sea-Cucumber) Regulations, 2010.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Aquatic animals, Marine fishes, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Maritime) (Licensing of Local Fishing Vessel) Regulations 1985.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1985

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Registration, Inspection, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Marine Culture Systems) Regulations 1990.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1990

Keyword: Mariculture, Fishing authorization, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Riverine) Rules, 1990.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1990

Keyword: Institution, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Perak Fisheries (Riverine) Rules, 1992.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1992

Keyword: Institution, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Prohibited Areas) Regulations, 1994.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1994

Keyword: Coral, Molluscs, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Aquatic animals, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Establishment of Marine Parks Malaysia Order 1994.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1994

Keyword: Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Management/conservation, Territorial sea, Marine protected areas, Protection of habitats, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Prohibition of Import, etc., of Fish) Regulations, 1990.

Legislation | Malaysia | 1990

Keyword: Aquaculture, International trade, Alien species, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Control of Endangered Species of Fish) Regulations 1999

Legislation | Malaysia | 1999

Keyword: Use restrictions, Endangered species, Collecting/harvesting, Hunting/capture, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Cockles Conservation and Culture) Regulations 2002

Legislation | Malaysia | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Prohibited Areas) (Amendment) Regulations 1998

Legislation | Malaysia | 1998

Keyword: Molluscs, Crustaceans, Coral, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Prohibited Areas) (Amendment) Regulations 2002

Legislation | Malaysia | 2002

Keyword: Molluscs, Crustaceans, Coral, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Appointment of Authorized Officer) Order, 2011.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2011

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fish Disease Control Compliance for Exports and Imports) Regulations 2012.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2012

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Fish disease, Certification, Animal health, Fish products, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Inland Fisheries Aquaculture) (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Federal Territory of Labuan) Rules 2017.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2017

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fish disease, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Policy/planning, Biosecurity, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2012 (No. A1413).

Legislation | Malaysia | 2012

Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Inspection, Quarantine, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2019 (No. A1601).

Legislation | Malaysia | 2019

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, High seas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX