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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