Law amending the Law relating to the Fishing Rights of Foreign Fishing Vessels (No. 15/93) Country/Territory Myanmar Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Abstract This Law, which consists of four Sections, lays down some amendments and addenda to the Law relating to the Fishing Rights of Foreign Fishing Vessels (hereinafter the “basic Law”). Section 2 contains new Section 35 A, to be inserted under Section 35 of the basic Law, within Chapter IX. The latter sets out specific prohibitions. As per new Section 35A, no public servant exercising any of the duties and powers entrusted under the basic Law shall: (a) replace another person for the offender or conceal the offender without taking any action; (b) cause to disappear, alter by wrongful means, substitute or misuse an exhibit involved in an offence. Sections 38 to 44 of the basic Law, which set forth offences and establish related penalties to be applied, are replaced by the provisions laid down in Section 3 of the present Law. Lastly, Section 4 of this Law adds Section 55 A to the basic Law, dealing with proceedings that may be instituted against any public servant under Section 43 of the basic Law. In such event, the prior sanction of the Ministry shall be required. Full text English Website www.moali.gov.mm References - Legislation Amends Law relating to the Fishing Rights of Foreign Fishing Vessels. Legislation | Myanmar | 1989 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Landing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX