Inland Fisheries Act. Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Legislation Date 1992 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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 Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, 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 license shall be valid for one year. Other provisions of this Act deal with identification marking of fishing crafts (sect. 4), restriction on use of fishing gear (sect. 5), prohibition of certain fishing methods (sect. 6), declaration of catch by licensed operators (sect. 7), prohibition of exportation or importation of live fish (sect. 8), closed areas and seasons to be declared by the Commissioner (sect. 9), construction of dams, etc., protection of fish or fish products against contamination and infection (sect. 11), offences by bodies corporate (sect. 12), enforcement (sect. 13), return of craft, apparatus etc. to lawful owner (sect. 14), regulation making powers of Minister (sect. 15) and interpretations (sect. 16). Full text English Website www.placng.org References - Legislation Implemented by Inland Fisheries (Fish Quality Assurance) Regulations. Legislation | Nigeria | 1955 (2013) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Landing, Residues, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Treated food, Transport/storage, Processing/handling, Toxicity/poisoning, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX