Fisheries Management and Development Act, 1988 (Act No. 4).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Basic legislation Marine fisheries Policy/planning Inland fisheries Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Data collection/reporting Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa

Abstract

This Act provides for the management, planning and development of the fisheries of Sierra Leone in the water over which fisheries jurisdiction is asserted from time to time. Authority and administration is covered by Part II; exclusive management and control over the fisheries and other aquatic resources is vested in the Government, with responsibility for administering the Act placed upon the Minister responsible for Agriculture, natural resources and forestry , though a Department of Fisheries is also created by the Act. A Fishery Advisory Board is established to advise the Minister on the formulation of a national policy for fisheries management and development, in order to coordinate policies and actions of ministries and other government agencies regarding fisheries. In addition, there is established a Scientific and Technical Committee to advise the Minister on the biological, social, economic and technical aspects of fisheries. Part III deals with the management and development of the fisheries of Sierra Leone. The Director is required to prepare and keep under continual review plans for the management and development of the fisheries. These plans, accompanied by available information, are to: identify the fishery resources and estimate potential average annual yields; assess the present state of exploitation, taking into account all relevant biological, social and economic factors; determining whether the fishing activities should be increased, decreased or remain the same, and, if sufficient information is available, determine the total allowable

Full text

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Ordinance. Chapters 195.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 1957

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Institution, Marine mammals, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Size, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Territorial sea, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fisheries Regulations, 1990 (Public Notice No. 15 of 1990).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 1990

Keyword: Foreign fishing, Protected fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Landing, Processing/handling, Internal trade, Non-commercial fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Marine fisheries, Transshipment, Registration, Fishing vessel, Mesh, Artisanal fishing, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Management and Development (Amendment) Act, 1990 (Act No. 9 of 1990).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 1990

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Management and Development (Amendment) Act, 1992 (No. 7 of 1992).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 1992

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries (Management and Development) Decree, 1994.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 1994

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Seasons, Marine mammals, Enforcement/compliance, Crustaceans, Fish products, Processing/handling, Transshipment, Fishing vessel, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Precautionary principle, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX