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Fisheries Act of the Maldives (No. 14/2019).

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Pollution control EIA Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Institution Policy/planning Governance Foreign fishing EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishing authorization Monitoring Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fish disease Animal health Authorization/permit Maritime zone Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the sustainable management of fisheries and marine resources and their ecosystems in the maritime zones of the Maldives, provides for the control of fishing by all persons within the maritime zones of the Maldives as well as fishing by Maldivians outside the maritime zones of the Maldives, and lays down the principles and bases for the development and management of the fisheries and aquaculture industry. The Act consists of 88 sections divided into 12 Chapters: Preamble (1); Implementation of Law (2); Fisheries Planning and Management (3); Fishing and Related Activities in the Maritime Zones of the Maldives (4); Fishing Beyond the Maritime Zones of the Maldives (5); Deterring Illegal Fishing (6); Licensing Rules (7); Aquaculture (8); Monitoring, Control and Surveillance System (9); Offences and Penalties (10); Jurisdiction and Assumptions (11); Miscellaneous (12). "Related activities" in this Act is defined to include, among other things, transhipment of fish or fisheries products to a vessel or from a vessel to another place and refuelling or supplying fuel to fishing vessels or providing any activity or service in support of fishing operations.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.mv

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Law of the Maldives (Law No. 5/87).

Legislation | Maldives | 1987

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation no. 2020/R-100 on Conduction of Marine Research in the Maldives.

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Deep sea bed, Ecosystem preservation, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Inspection, International trade, Liability/compensation, Marine area, Maritime zone, Monitoring, Research, Royalties/fees, Survey/mapping, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation no. 2020/R-4 on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate IUU Fishing.

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Harbour, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, Landing, Transshipment, International trade, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Fisheries Regulation of the Maldives [Regulation No. R-75/2020].

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Governance, Inspection, Marine fisheries, Marine protected areas, Maritime zone, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Transport/storage, Transshipment, Certification, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture Regulation No: 2020/R-94.

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, International trade, Fish disease, Biodiversity, Maritime zone, Fishing authorization, Quarantine, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Offences/penalties, Sustainable development, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No: 2020/R-91 on issuing permits for the establishment of fisheries project.

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Offences/penalties, Institution, Fishing authorization, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No: 2020/R-92 on the General Process of Issuing Licenses and Permits for Fishing, Fishing Related Activities and Aquaculture Activities.

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Aquaculture, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No: 2020/R-93 on minimum price for sales and purchase of fish.

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, International trade, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No: 2020/R-74 on Administration of Penalties for Fisheries Related Offences.

Legislation | Maldives | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX