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Fisheries (Management and Development) Decree, 1994.

Country/Territory
Sierra Leone
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Sierra Leone Gazette vol. CXXV, supplement, 8 December 1994, pp. 1-65.
Long title
A Decree to make better provisions for the Management, Planning and Development of the Fisheries and the Fishing Industries of Sierra Leone, and for related matters.
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Decree lays down better provisions for the management, planning and development of fisheries and the fishing industry in Sierra Leone and other aspects relating specifically to the establishment of a system of public control over fishing and the use of nets.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 1988

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fisheries Regulations, 1995.

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 1995

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Policy/planning, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Seasons, Crustaceans, Fish products, Processing/handling, Transshipment, Fishing vessel, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fees) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 14 of 2006).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2006

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Transshipment, Processing/handling, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Management and Development) (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 10 of 2007).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2007

Keyword: Special fund, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2018 (No.10 of 2018).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2018

Keyword: Marine pollution, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Institution, Governance, Landing, Transshipment, Policy/planning, High seas, Foreign fishing, International relations/cooperation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing vessel, Registration, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Community management, Fishing charge, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Drugs, Fish disease, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, International trade, Certification, Protection of species, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX