Fishing Management and Promotion Act.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Aquatic animals Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization

Geographical area

Asia, Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to create a healthy fishing culture and protect fishery resources, contributing to the development of fishing-related industries as well as agricultural and fishing villages, thereby improving the quality of life of the people by prescribing matters concerning the management and promotion of fishing. The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may formulate criteria for the species, number, length, weight of aquatic animals not to be caught by fishing, and for fishing techniq

Full text

English

Website

www.klri.re.kr

References - Legislation

Implements

Public Waters Management and Reclamation Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2010

Keyword: Public water, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Concession

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Toxic Chemicals Control Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2004 (2008)

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Environmental planning, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2009 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Access right, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Landing, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX