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Law No.146 of 2021 for the Protection and Development of Lakes and Fisheries.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Aquaculture Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Hazards Environmental standards Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Freshwater fishes Harbour Freshwater pollution Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Certification Fishing area Fishing charge Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Marine mammals Offences/penalties Seasons Standards Protection of environment Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Sewerage Surface water Waste non-domestic sources Sustainable use Alien species Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 64 articles divided into 5 Chapters, aims at protecting and developing fisheries wealth, and its provisions apply to lakes (specified by a Decree of the President of the Republic), all water bodies both marine and freshwater, and lands for fish farming (determined by a Decree of the Prime Minister). Article 2 establishes the Agency for the Protection and Development of Lakes and Fish Resources with the aim to (i) protect, develop and exploit the lakes, their streams, tourism, beaches and sanctuaries; (ii) protect and develop fisheries and aquatic life with a view to developing the national economy. The Agency includes representatives of the different concerned Ministries as well as representatives of the Cooperative Union for Water Resources and the General Union of Agricultural and Fishing Workers. Its main tasks are (i) laying down the general policy for the protection and development of lakes, their drains and beaches, preventing them from encroachment and pollution; (ii) exploiting the potentials of lakes, their seawaters, beaches, sanctuaries, resources, and their development, and conducting the necessary research and studies; (iii) granting approvals for the establishment of projects of public interest; (iv) protecting and developing fisheries wealth and their sources, and supervising the implementation of fishing laws; (v) laying out plans related to fisheries and fish processing projects; (vi) establishing rules, conditions, and procedures for granting the necessary licenses; (vii) setting training and guidance plans and programs in the field of fisheries protection and development; (viii) establishing joint stock companies with the aim of working in the field of protecting and developing lakes and fisheries and exploiting them in a manner that does not conflict with free fishing; (ix) regulating the exploitation of fishing areas, marinas, and fish farms in lakes and fish farming areas, working on their maintenance and development, ensuring compliance with the environmental standards for the quality of the waters of lakes and fish areas; (x) developing the fishing craft using modern methods, spreading awareness and technical training among fishermen, and issuing the necessary decisions to prevent crafts and actions harmful to fisheries; (xi) preparing maps of fish stocks; (xii) cooperating with international and regional bodies in everything related to the protection and development of lakes and fisheries; (xiii) suggesting the marketing and price policy for local and imported fish; (xiv) conducting technical and economic feasibility studies for projects related to fisheries; (xv) preparing an emergency plan and coordinating between the concerned authorities to prepare programs to confront disasters in the lakes and to protect fisheries wealth electronically; (xvi) establishing controls for the management and use of the lands allocated to the Agency; (xvii) supervising management and operation of all fishing ports and their development, as well as expressing an opinion justifying the establishment of new fishing ports. The Agency’s Board of Directors is the supreme authority controlling and managing its affairs, and setting the general policy that it follows.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.cc.gov.eg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Prime Minister’s Decision No. 706 of 2023 issuing the executive regulations for the Law for the Protection and Development of Lakes and Fish Resources promulgated by Law No. 146 of 2021

Legislation | Egypt | 2023

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, Bycatch, Cartilaginous fishes, Data collection/reporting, Equipment, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Freshwater fishes, Harbour, Inland fisheries, Landing, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Quarantine, Registration, Research, Royalties/fees, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Sustainable development, Total allowable catch, Traceability/product tracing, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Inspection, Navigation, Pollution control, Surface water, Waste non-domestic sources, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX