Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Administrative Order No. 3 of 1998 of the Department of Agriculture).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Fishery management and conservation Institution Inland fisheries Policy/planning Artisanal fishing Coastal zone management Prohibited fishing area Fishing area Enforcement/compliance Navigation Offences/penalties Rural youth Fish disease Fishing authorization

Geographical area

Asia, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract

These Rules mainly define tasks of the Department and Agriculture for the purpose of implementing through Board of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) provisions of the Fisheries Code of the Philippines of 1998. The 131 rules are divided into 9 Chapters: Declaration of policy and definitions (I); Utilisation, management, development, conservation and allocation system of fisheries and aquatic resources (II); Reconstitution of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and creation of Fishe

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8550).

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Prohibited fishing area, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Rural youth, Fishing authorization, Social protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX