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Fisheries (Piranha) Rules.

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Regulation
Date
1971
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Aquaculture Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

These Rules prohibit the breeding, sale, purchase importation into or export from Singapore of piranha species. It shall also be prohibited to release piranha into any inland waters of Singapore. Penalties for contravening to these Rules are specified in the text.

Full text
English
Website
www.ava.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Cap. 111).

Legislation | Singapore | 1966 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Equipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing vessel, Freshwater fishes, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Landing, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Mesh, Processing/handling, Seasons, Size, Territorial sea, Transshipment, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Inspection, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Fishing area, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX