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Fisheries Act (Amendment) Decree, 1995 (Decree No. 44).

Country/Territory
Gambia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, 2 pp.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Enforcement/compliance Maritime zone
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Western Africa
Abstract

This Decree amends the Fisheries Act, 1991 by giving a new definition of fisheries waters and by increasing the penalties for fishing without a valid licence. In the definition of fisheries waters the wording "marine waters" is deleted and substituted "maritime waters". (3 sections)

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

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

Amended by

Fisheries Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Decree, 1995 (Decree No. 54).

Legislation | Gambia | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX