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Fisheries and Aquaculture Management and Development Law of 2019.

Country/Territory
Liberia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to Amend the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority Law by Adding Thereto the Fisheries and Aquaculture Management and Development.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine pollution Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Institution Governance Landing Transshipment Policy/planning High seas Foreign fishing International relations/cooperation Fishing gear/fishing method Non-commercial fishing Artisanal fishing Traditional rights/customary rights Fishing vessel Registration Monitoring Cartilaginous fishes Data collection/reporting Fishing authorization Community management Fishing charge Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fish disease Animal health Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products International trade Certification Protection of species Endangered species Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act amends the law of Liberia regulating the fisheries sector. It's Long Title notwithstanding, it comprehensively covers marine and inland fisheries management and conservation, aquaculture and related activities, protection of the aquatic environment and post-harvest activities. It also provides for various institutional arrangements. The objective of this Act shall be to ensure the long-term management, conservation, development and sustainable use of the fisheries and aquaculture resources and related ecosystems for the benefit of the people of the Republic of Liberia. The Act is divided into 19 Chapters: General Provisions (1); Objective. Principles and Policy (2); Institutional Arrangements (3); Fisheries Conservation, Management and Sustainable Use (4); Fisheries Agreement and International Cooperation (5); Development and Regulation of Aquaculture (6); Post Harvest Activities (7); Information, Records, Returns, Registers (8); Compliance, Unlicensed Activities and Requirements for All Fishing Vessels (9); Fisheries Access: Licensing, Authorizations, Accreditation and Registration (10); Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) (11); Requirements for Arrested Persons and Seized Items (12); Jurisdiction, Forfeiture, Fines, Liabilities, Etc. (13); Summary Administrative Proceedings (14); Offences. Fines and Penalties (15); Evidence and Presumptions (16); Regulations (17); Miscellaneous (18); Effective Date (19). The Act is completed by two Schedules. Various Chapters are divided into Parts. the Act applies to all fishing and related activities in Liberia and to fishing and related activities by Liberians on the high seas.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

National Fisheries and Aquaculture Act.

Legislation | Liberia | 2017

Keyword: Marine pollution, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Institution, Governance, Landing, Transshipment, Policy/planning, High seas, Foreign fishing, International relations/cooperation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Fishing vessel, Registration, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Community management, Fishing charge, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, International trade, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Sustainable use, Protection of species, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX