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Fisheries Act (No. 20 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to Official Gazette of 27th October 2014.
Long title
An Act to provide for efficient and effective management and sustainable development of fisheries in accordance with international norms, standards and best practice and an ecosystem approach to fisheries; to provide for the licensing of fishing vessel, to regulate sport fishing, fishing activities; to provide .for offences and penalties and to repeal the Fisheries Act, 1986 and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Policy/planning Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Access right Fishing area Fishing vessel Landing Migratory species Monitoring Non-commercial fishing Registration Royalties/fees Transshipment High seas Sustainable use Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fish disease Animal health Authorization/permit Protected area Marine protected areas Marine mammals Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on such date as by the Minister may, by Notice published in the Gazette, appoint (13 February 2015, S.I. No. 1 of 2015).
Abstract

This Act provides for the management, conservation and development of fisheries in fisheries within Seychelles waters and related matters. It also concerns, among other things aquaculture, the use of a joint venture fishing vessel, a local fishing vessel, a Seychelles fishing vessel on the high seas or in waters under the jurisdiction of another State, the protection of marine resources other than fish and protection of the marine environment.

Full text
English
Website
www.seylii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Act 1986 (Cap. 82).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1986 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations 2020.

Legislation | Seychelles | 2020

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Biosecurity, Contract/agreement, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Fish disease, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Public health, Research, Royalties/fees, Standards, Subsidy/incentive, Use restrictions, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX