Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Fisheries Act (No. 14 of 1966).

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Legislation
Date
1966 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act for the protection and conservation of fisheries, and to make provision for the control of fishing, the control of the marketing and distribution of fish and the use and control of fishing ports and harbours, for measures pertaining to the general welfare and improvement of the fishing industry in Singapore and for purposes incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Framework law Aquaculture Mariculture Equipment Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Landing Marine fisheries Marine fishes Mesh Processing/handling Prohibited fishing area Seasons Size Territorial sea Transshipment Fishing authorization
Geographical area
Asia, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The Act, divided into five Parts, provides for inland and marine fisheries, fishing gear permitted or restricted, seasonality and other related activities. In addition, the Act includes the following fisheries sectors: Administration; Licensing; Offences and Penalties; etc.

Full text
English
Website
statutes.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries (Fishing Harbour) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1971 (2006)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Piranha) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1971

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fishing Vessels) Rules, 1969.

Legislation | Singapore | 1969 (2006)

Keyword: Equipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Freshwater fishes, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing charge, Registration, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Composition of Offences) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1994

Keyword: Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fish Culture Farms) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1981 (2006)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1972 (2006)

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX