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Fisheries Conservation and Management (Close Season for Lake Chilwa and Mpoto Lagoon) Notice (Cap. 66:05).

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Notice, made under section 37 of the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act, 1997, prohibits the fishing for any species of fish in specified waters during the close season as defined for these waters. The Notice also prohibits the installation of weirs across specified rivers during the defined close season.

Full text
English
Website
www.malawilii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Conservation and Management Act, 1997 (Cap. 66:05).

Legislation | Malawi | 1997 (2012)

Keyword: Framework law, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Institution, Contract/agreement, Registration, Foreign fishing, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, International trade, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX