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Marine Fisheries Ordinance 1983 (Ordinance No. XXXV).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bangladesh Gazette, 19 July 1983, pp. 4419-4434.
Long title
An Ordinance to make provisions for the management, conservation and development of marine fisheries of Bangladesh.
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Ordinance contains 11 Parts divided into 55 sections: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); General Provisions Governing Licences (III); Local Marine Fishing Operations (IV); Foreign Marine Fishing Operations (V); Appeal (VI); Prohibited Fishing Methods (VII); Marine Reserves (VIII); Powers of Authorized Officers (IX); Offences and Legal Procedures (X); Rules (XI).

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Marine Fisheries Rules, 1983.

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1983

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Mesh, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Transshipment, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Marine Fisheries Act, 2020

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2020

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX