Law amending the Myanmar Marine Fisheries Law (No. 16/93) Country/Territory Myanmar Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The present Law has been enacted to amend and supplement certain provisions of the Myanmar Marine Fisheries Law (hereinafter the “basic Law”). The amendments mainly concern the prohibitions set forth in the basic Law as well as offences and related penalties established therein. In accordance with new sub-section (b) of Section 42, at the time of inspection of any fishery no person shall conceal or, without the permission of the Inspector, dispose of fish, fishing implement or other material and money. Full text English Website www.moali.gov.mm References - Legislation Amends Marine Fisheries Law (State Law and Order Restoration Council Law No. 9/90). Legislation | Myanmar | 1990 Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX