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Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations, GN 492 of 2020.

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Freshwater fishes Offences/penalties Size Aquatic animals Ecosystem preservation Pollution control Protection of environment Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Amendment consisting of 18 articles modifies the principal Regulations as follows (i) introducing the concept of blue economy among the definitions and as a fishing industry development path; (ii) some licensing details provided for at article 11; (iii) including the import trade among the activities dealt with in article 13; (iv) modifying some provisions regarding the sportfishing licenses; (v) fishing and landing logbook recording rules for the vessel master; (vi) establishing the Fisheries Cooperative Societies; (vii) intervening on the compounding offenses; (viii) bringing attention to aquatic ecosystems regarding pollution; (ix) establishing rules for the disturbance of critical habitats provided for at article 54; (x) providing rules for fishing in lakes; (xi) giving weight rules for lobster fishing; (xii) adding the new Schedules if changed.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Regulations, 2009 (G.N. No. 308 of 2009).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2009

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Drugs, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing authorization, Alien species, Fish disease, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Aquatic plants, Artisanal fishing, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of species, Community management, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, International trade, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Processing/handling, HACCP, Traceability/product tracing, Fraud, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX