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Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (No. 1 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation and protection of aquatic ecosystems and the sustainable development of inland fisheries resources; to provide for the control and regulation of inland fishing; and to provide for related matters.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Institution Fishing gear/fishing method Registration Policy/planning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Protected area Endangered species Ecosystem preservation Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
The Act shall come into operation on a date fixed by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.
Abstract

The Act makes provision with respect to the promotion of inland fisheries and the conservation of inland fisheries resources, defines criteria for an inland fisheries policy, provides for the establishment of the Inland Fisheries Council and regulates inland fisheries.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.gov.na

References - Legislation

Amends

Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1975 (No. 4 of 1975).

Legislation | Namibia | 1975 (2017)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area, National parks, Protection of habitats, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Designation of Persons to Perform Certain Functions in Terms of the Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (GN No. 11 of 2004).

Legislation | Namibia | 2004

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Registration, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inland Fisheries Resources Regulations.

Legislation | Namibia | 2003

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Fishing charge, Size, Mesh, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Kasaya Channel in Impalila Conservancy as Fisheries Reserve: Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (GN. No. 298 of 2016).

Legislation | Namibia | 2016

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of the Zambezi River System as a fisheries reserve in terms of Section 22 of the Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (GN. No. 270 2016).

Legislation | Namibia | 2016

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Transboundary effects, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prohibition on issuing of licences for monofilament nets to be used as regulated fishing gear: Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (GN. No. 296 2016).

Legislation | Namibia | 2016

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX