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Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2019 (No. A1601).

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Artisanal fishing Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties High seas
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act begins to take effect on the date prescribed by the Minister by notification in the Gazette.
Abstract

The Fisheries Act 1985 is amended in the Long Title, the Preamble and in sections 1, 3, 8, 11, 14A, 25 and 31, principally regarding the monitoring and control of local fishing vessels, sanctions for the illegal use of gear and the compounding of offences by the Director-general of Fisheries.

Full text
Malay
Website
www.agc.gov.my

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act 1985 (No. 317 of 1985).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1985 (2012)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Access right, Allocation/quota, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Bycatch, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Mariculture, Mesh, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Fish disease, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Marine protected areas, Animal health, Turtles, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, Total allowable catch, National parks, Marine area, Management/conservation, Protected area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX