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Freshwater Fisheries Act of 1954.

Country/Territory
Sudan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1954
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Alien species Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel
Abstract

The Act applies to all freshwater rivers and lakes in such parts of Sudan as the Minister of Animal Resources may, from time to time, notify in the Official Gazette (sect. 2). No person shall introduce non-indigenous species without a permit (sect. 4). Other provisions relate to use of gear (sects. 5-7), licences for boats (sect. 8) fishing licences (sect. 9), regulation making powers of the Minister (sect. 10) and offences (sect. 11). (Completed by one Schedule).

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