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Fisheries Act, 2007 (No. 20 of 2007).

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Gambia Gazette No. 20 of 19 October, 2007, Supplement “C”, pp. 1-103.
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation, management, sustainable utilization and development of fisheries and aquaculture in the fisheries waters and in the territory of The Gambia, and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Institution Policy/planning Sub-national agreement Foreign fishing Transshipment High seas Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Artisanal fishing Processing/handling International trade Fish products Alien species Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fish disease Animal health Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to the management and conservation of fisheries resources in The Gambia, regulates fishing by nationals of The Gambia on the High Seas and prescribes rules relative to aquaculture, fish processing and import and export of fisheries products.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Act, 1991 (Act No. 10 of 1991).

Legislation | Gambia | 1991

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation, Sub-national agreement, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Molluscs, Processing/handling, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fishery Products Regulations, 2011

Legislation | Gambia | 2011

Keyword: Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal welfare, Aquaculture, Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Landing, Monitoring, Precautionary principle, Processing/handling, Public health, Research, Risk assessment/management, Fishery management and conservation, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Pesticides, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Regulations, 2008 (No. 2008-6).

Legislation | Gambia | 2008

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Institution, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Size, Seasons, Cartilaginous fishes, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX