Inland Fisheries Resources Regulations. Country/Territory Namibia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Registration Fishing charge Size Mesh Seasons Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations implement provisions of the Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 with respect to a wide variety of matters including: the right to register and use fish nets in Namibia; registration and use of fishing nets; transfer of certificate of registration; mesh size and method of mesh measurement; methods of fishing; prohibited fishing areas; closed and open seasons in inland water bodies; (application for) recreational licence; use of fishing gear; sale of fish; restrictions on fishing; offences and penalties. The Regulations also prescribe various forms in the Schedule. Full text English Website nam-elaws.com.na References - Legislation Implements Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (No. 1 of 2003). Legislation | Namibia | 2003 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Amendment to the Inland Fisheries Resources Regulations (GN No. 12 of 2004). Legislation | Namibia | 2004 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Fishing charge, Size, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX