Marine Living Resources Amendment Act. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Entry into force notes This Act commenced on the 30 May 2000. Abstract The Act amends the Marine Living Resources Act that concerns the establishment of several institutions involved in fisheries management and conservation of marine living resources, for the conservation of marine living resources and the regulation of commercial and local fishing. The amendments aim to permit the extension of certain rights to undertake commercial or subsistence fishing, engage in mariculture or operate fish processing establishments. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998). Legislation | South Africa | 1998 Keyword: Marine pollution, 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, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX