Inland Fisheries Act.

Country/Territory: Nigeria
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1992 (2013)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for the licensing of fishing craft and the regulation of fishing on the inland waters of Nigeria and for matters connected therewith.

Subject: Fisheries
Keyword: Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization
Geographical area: Africa, Western Africa

Abstract: This Act provides for the licensing of motor fishing crafts and for the regulation of various matters regarding fining in inland waters of Nigeria. “Motor fishing craft” is defined in section 16. Use of a motor fishing craft in inland waters of Nigeria requires a license to be applied for under section 2 with the Commissioner charged with the responsibility of matters relating to fishery within a State. The Commissioner may issue the license on such conditions as he or she may deem fit. A licens
Full text: English
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Inland Fisheries (Fish Quality Assurance) Regulations.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1955 (2013)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Landing, Residues, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Marine fishes, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Treated food, Transport/storage, Processing/handling, Toxicity/poisoning, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX