Fisheries Protection Ordinance (Chapter 171). Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Hong Kong SAR Document type Legislation Date 1962 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Prohibited fishing area Protected fishing area Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Enforcement/compliance Inspection Fishery management and conservation Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract The Ordinance provides for rules for the protection of fish and other forms of aquatic life in the waters of Hong Kong. The Governor may appoint fisheries officers and authorized officers (sects. 3 and 4). The Governor may by regulation provide for management and conservation measures specified in section 4. Other sections deal with enforcement and legal proceedings. (10 sections and one Schedule) Full text English