Fisheries (Control of Endangered Species of Fish) Regulations 1999

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Endangered species Collecting/harvesting Hunting/capture Internal trade International trade Transport/storage Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species

Geographical area

Asia, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

The Regulations entered into force on 1 October 1999.

Abstract

Without any prejudice to special written permission issued by the Director-General, the present Regulations prohibit fishing, disturbing, harassing, catching, killing, taking, possessing, transporting as well as exports and trade of the endangered fish species defined by the schedule hereby attached. Regulation 3 sets forth the penalty to be applied in case of contravention.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1985 (No. 317 of 1985).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1985 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Access right, Allocation/quota, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Bycatch, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Mariculture, Mesh, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protection of species, Turtles, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, Total allowable catch, National parks, Marine area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX