Marine Living Resources Act: Duration of small-scale fishing rights (Notice No. 1067 of 2016). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 40286, 16 September 2016. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Artisanal fishing Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Notice of the Delegated Authority, Forestry and Fisheries made pursuant to section 79 (1)(a) of the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998, stipulates that a precautionary approach is required in implementing the new small-scale fishery and fixes the duration of a small-scale fishing right for a maximum of three years. The Delegated Authority may only once at the expiration of such a period extend the period of validity of the right for a further period not exceeding two years on such conditions as it may impose. Full text English Website www.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998). Legislation | South Africa | 1998 Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX