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Law on Marine Fisheries (Title 24 of the Liberian Code of Laws).

Country/Territory
Liberia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Registration Fishing gear/fishing method Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Law also applies to fishing in freshwater. The text consists of 11 sections: Licences for captains or owners of fishing trawlers or sports fishermen (sect. 90); registration of boats for fishing (sect. 91); licence plates for boats for fishing (sect. 92); gear on fishing boats (sect. 93); use of dynamite (sect. 94); placing harmful substances in streams (sect. 95); nets and seines (sect. 96); crabs and lobsters found with eggs (sect. 97); personnel of Bureau of Fisheries on fishing boats (sect. 98); zones of fishing areas (sect. 99); reports by licensed fishermen (sect. 100); penalty for violations (sect. 101).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations relating to fisheries, fishing and related activities, for the marine fisheries sector in the Republic of Liberia, 2010 (New Fisheries Regulations).

Legislation | Liberia | 2010

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Policy/planning, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Landing, Non-commercial fishing, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, Artisanal fishing, Protected fishing area, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

National Fisheries and Aquaculture Act.

Legislation | Liberia | 2017

Keyword: Marine pollution, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Institution, Governance, Landing, Transshipment, Policy/planning, High seas, Foreign fishing, International relations/cooperation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Fishing vessel, Registration, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Community management, Fishing charge, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, International trade, Sustainable development, Wetlands, Sustainable use, Protection of species, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX