Fishermen Welfare Fund Act 2000 (No. 28 of 2000). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish a Fishermen Welfare Fund to provide for the social and economic welfare of fishermen and their families. Subject Fisheries Keyword Agricultural development Special fund Social protection Subsidy/incentive Sustainable development Tax/levy Artisanal fishing Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act establishes the Fishermen Welfare Fund, defines its objects and powers and provides with respect to its management and financing. The Fund shall be a body corporate managed by a Board. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Contributory Scheme for Bank Fishermen Regulations 2006 (G.N. 104/2006). Legislation | Mauritius | 2006 Keyword: Agricultural development, Special fund, Social protection, Subsidy/incentive, Sustainable development, Artisanal fishing Source: FAO, FAOLEX