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Fisheries (Beach Management Units) Regulations, 2007 (Cap. 378).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Institution Coastal zone management Landing Dispute settlement Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations make provision for the establishment and administration of beach management units. The Director of Fisheries shall facilitate the establishment of beach management units for each fish landing station, which are established by the Director in accordance with the provisions of the Fisheries Act. The objectives of a beach management unit shall include the strengthening of management of fish-landing stations, fishery resources and the aquatic environment; the support of sustainable development of the fisheries sector; ensuring the achievement of high quality standards with regard so fish and fishery products; and the prevention or reduction of conflicts in the fisheries sector. For the purpose of ensuring safety of fish and fishery products, a specific area of the fish landing station shall be delineated, marked and assigned for the exclusive purposes of landing and selling fish and fishery products.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Cap. 378).

Legislation | Kenya | 1989

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Foreign fishing, Registration, Marine mammals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX