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Hand-Line Fishing Law (Republic Act No. 9379).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act defining hand-line fishing, providing effective regulations therefore and for other purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Abstract

This Act sets out policies and procedures to regulate hand-line fishing and the use of hand-line fishing boats, to support the development of the hand-line fishing industry and promote the competitiveness, sustainability and social development of hand-line fishing.

Full text
English
Website
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