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Fisheries Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Framework law Access right Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Foreign fishing Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Landing Marine fisheries Marine fishes Protected fishing area Seasons Size Stock enhancement/repopulation Institution Fishery management and conservation Registration Processing/handling Protection of species Transport/storage Liability/compensation EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to establish a fundamental system for fisheries to promote the development of fisheries and the democratization of fishery business by comprehensively utilizing fishery resources and waters and consequently enhancing the productivity of fisheries.

Full text
English
Website
www.law.go.kr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enforcement Decree on the Act on the exercise of sovereign rights on foreigners' fishing, etc. within the Exclusive Economic Zone.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1997 (2013)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Harbour, Landing, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX