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Marine Fisheries Act, 2020

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Access right Artisanal fishing Basic legislation Data collection/reporting EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Enforcement/compliance Equipment Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Governance Inspection Landing Mariculture Marine fisheries Marine protected areas Maritime zone Monitoring Navigation Offences/penalties Procedural matters Protection of species Registration Research Use restrictions Aquaculture Authorization/permit Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Endangered species Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Marine Fisheries Act, 2020 is the key legislation for conservation and sustainable management of fisheries in Bangladesh. This Act consists of 64 sections across 12 Chapters: 1. Preliminary; 2. Administrative; 3. General licensing issues; 4. Fishing activities done by local fishing vessels; 5. Fish harvesting activities by foreign fishing vessels; 6. Some of the prohibited methods for fishing; 7. Declaration of Marine Protected Areas; 8. Officer in charge; 9. Administrative Appeal; 10. Crime and punishment; 11. Jurisdiction of crime, trial, bailable, etc.; 12. Miscellaneous.

Full text
English/Bengali
Website
bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Repeals

Marine Fisheries Ordinance 1983 (Ordinance No. XXXV).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1983

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Coastal zone management, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX