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Fisheries Law.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Basic legislation Aquaculture Mariculture Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Harbour Landing Maritime zone Navigation Protected fishing area Seasons Size Total allowable catch Transshipment Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fishing authorization Protection of species Drugs Fish disease Fishery management and conservation Animal health Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Marine area Marine protected areas Territorial sea Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Law enters into force on 1 July 2004.
Abstract

The Law includes 10 Chapters: Chapter I, General provisions; Chapter II, Protection and development of fisheries resources; Chapter III, Fishing operations; Chapter IV, Aquaculture;Chapter V, Fishing vessels and service units for fisheries activities; Chapter VI, Processing, sales, import and export of fish and fishery products; Chapter VII, International cooperation on fisheries activities; Chapter VIII, State management of fisheries activities; Chapter IX, Rewards and sanctions; Chapter X, Executive provisions. The present Law deals with all issues related to both aquaculture and mariculture, the ecosystem preservation, the protection of fish and of the environment, the regulation for fishing vessel navigation, docking and transportatio. Moreover it disciplines the conduct of fishermen, the fishing gear and methods allowed or prohibited, the seasons and size of catch, the functions and responsibilities of the competent Authorities. Overall the law aims to improve the fishing activities while avoiding potential environmental damages and preserving the natural fishing resources.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Ordinance on the Conservation and Management of Living Aquatic Resources.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 1989

Keyword: Basic legislation, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Management/conservation, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree of the Government No 27/2005/ND-CP regulating and guiding the implementation of certain articles in the Fisheries Law.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2005

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Wetlands, Special fund, Certification, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 191/2004/ND-CP on management of fishery activities of foreign fishing vessels in Vietnam’s seas.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 32/2010/ND-CP on the management of fishery activities of foreign ships in Viet Nam’s sea areas.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2010

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law on Fisheries (18/2017/QH14).

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2017

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Community management, Foreign fishing, Monitoring, International relations/cooperation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Biodiversity, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fish disease, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Freshwater pollution, Harbour, High seas, Internal trade, International trade, Marine protected areas, Maritime zone, Pesticides, Precautionary principle, Protection of species, Allocation/quota, Registration, Size, Territorial sea, Trade in species, Drugs, Quarantine, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX