Fisheries Commission Act, 1993 (Act No. 457 of 1993). Country/Territory Ghana Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a Fisheries Commission; provide for its position and functions relating to the regulation and management of utilisation of fishery resources of Ghana and for connected purposes. Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Fishery management and conservation Special fund Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Act establishes a Fisheries Commission. It provides for its composition and its functions relating to the regulation and management of the utilization of fisheries resources of Ghana. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Fisheries Law, 1991 (Law No. 256 of 1991). Legislation | Ghana | 1991 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Transshipment, Landing, Inspection, High seas, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, International trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act No. 625 of 2002). Legislation | Ghana | 2002 Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Institution, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Transshipment, Landing, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, International relations/cooperation, Cartilaginous fishes, Special fund, Animal health, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX