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