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Fisheries Act.

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Internal trade International trade Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Institution Landing Fishing gear/fishing method
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act provides for the establishment of a Fishery Advisory Board (sect. 35). The 38 sections of the Act prescribe rules, inter alia, relating to: Restriction on the Import and Export of fish (sect. 4); Restriction of Fishing (sect. 6); Sale of Fish (sect. 8); Protection of Fish and the Environment (sect. 9); Oyster Farming (sect. 10); authorized Fishing Implements (sect. 11); Close Periods (sect. 16); Fishing in Reserved Areas (sect. 19); Prohibition of Underwater Fishing (sect. 22); Registration of Fishing Boats (sect. 25); The Fisheries Advisory Board (sects. 35-37). No distinction is made between marine fisheries and freshwater fisheries.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Regulations, 1983.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1983

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Landing, Size, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environment Protection Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1991 (2001)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Environmental standards, Special fund, Authorization/permit, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries and Marine Resources Act (Act No. 22 of 1998).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX