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Fisheries Administrative Order No. 146 of 1983 concerning rules and regulations governing the gathering and farming of seaweed.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1983
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Aquatic plants Authorization/permit Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Order shall enter into force 15 days after publication.
Abstract

No person shall gather seaweed in areas designated by the Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources as seaweed restricted areas and seaweed farm lots, or culture seaweed in any public water without a licence (sect. 2). Section 4 imposes restrictions on seaweed farming or culture.

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