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Fisheries Act (Cap. 378).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to provide for the development, management, exploitation, utilization and conservation of fisheries and for connected purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Institution Foreign fishing Registration Marine mammals Fishing gear/fishing method Internal trade Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act is divided into 6 Parts and 24 sections and intends to set up the basic principles for the development, management, exploitation, utilization and conservation of fisheries and for connected purposes. Part I, Preliminary. A certain number of definitions are listed under this heading (namely, authorized officer, dealing in fish, Director, fish, Fisheries Officer, fishing, fishing gear).

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fish Industry Act 1968.

Legislation | Kenya | 1968 (1986)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Subsidy/incentive, Fishery management and conservation, Processing/handling, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Prawn Fishery Management Plan 2010 (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Bycatch, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Lake Naivasha, 2012 (L.N. No. 86 of 2012).

Legislation | Kenya | 2012

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Safety of Fish, Fishery Products and Fish Feed) Regulations, 2007 (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 2007 (2009)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Crustaceans, EIA, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Standards, HACCP, Traceability/product tracing, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Beach Management Units) Regulations, 2007 (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Coastal zone management, Landing, Dispute settlement, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Foreign Fishing Craft) Regulations (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 1991 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, High seas, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (General) Regulations (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 1991 (2010)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Marine mammals, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Seasons, Landing, Registration, Non-commercial fishing, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Crustaceans, International trade, Internal trade, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Protection of species, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fish disease, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Imposition of Management Measures (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 2001

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Prohibitions) Regulations, 2003 (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 2003

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order of the Director of Fisheries on Imposition of Management Measures.

Legislation | Kenya | 2003

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Management and Development Act, 2016 (No. 35 of 2016).

Legislation | Kenya | 2016

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Institution, Governance, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Seasons, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Alien species, Artisanal fishing, Biodiversity, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Fish disease, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Genetically modified organism (GMO), High seas, Inspection, Integrated management, International relations/cooperation, Landing, Local government, Mariculture, Marking/identification, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Policy/planning, Research, Special fund, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Transshipment, Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Social protection, Precautionary principle, Sustainable use, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Food security, Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Processing/handling, Harbour, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Marine mammals, Marine protected areas, Endangered species, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX