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Fisheries Law of the Maldives (Law No. 5/87).

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Institution Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

An Act relating to fishing, capturing or taking of living resources in the seas of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Maldives. The Ministery of Fisheries is empowered to formulate and administer regulations on matters relating to fisheries and shall oversee all fisheris activities in the country (sect. 3). Commercial fishing by foreigners or Maldivians jointly with foreigners, requires a permission of the Ministry of Trade and Industries (sect. 5). Fishing for export or other commercial purposes in the EEZ beyond " the area most commonly used by Maldivians for fishing" shall be conducted under the authority of the Ministry of Trade and any party wishing to undertake such fishing shall sign an agreement with the Ministry for that purpose. Other paragraphs of section 6 specify contents of such an agreement. Entrance into the EEZ of unlicensed fishing vessels requires a permission of the Ministry of Fisheries (sect. 7). For purposes of conservation, the Ministry of Fisheries may restrict fishing in accordance with provisions of section 10. Other provisions of the Law deal with research fisheries, enforcement measures and offences. Section 14 defines the "fishing grounds most commonly used by Maldivians" in the EEZ. (14 sections)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations for Issuing the Licence to Fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Maldives.

Legislation | Maldives

Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine fisheries, Total allowable catch, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Fisheries Regulations.

Legislation | Maldives | 1987

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Protection of habitats, Coral, Protection of species, Marine mammals, Turtles, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act of the Maldives (No. 14/2019).

Legislation | Maldives | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Institution, Policy/planning, Governance, Foreign fishing, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing authorization, Monitoring, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX