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Fisheries Proclamation (No. 176/2014).

Country/Territory
Eritrea
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of Eritrean Laws, Vol. 22, No. 2 of 13 October, 2014
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Biosecurity Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Institution Policy/planning Fishing authorization Fishing charge Artisanal fishing Monitoring Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties High seas Fish disease Animal health Authorization/permit Marine protected areas Coral Marine mammals Protected area Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Proclamation shall enter into force as of the date of its publication in the Gazette of Eritrean Laws.
Abstract

This Proclamation of the Government of Eritrea deals with a wide variety of matters concerning marine and inland fisheries, protection of marine wildlife and aquaculture. The main objective of this Proclamation is to ensure that exploitation of living marine aquatic resources is consistent with sustainable economic, environmental and social conditions. The text consists of 47 sections divided into 7 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); Fisheries management (II); Fishing Licences (IV); Aquaculture (V); Enforcement (VI); General Provisions.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Proclamation (No. 104/1998).

Legislation | Eritrea | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX