Merchant Shipping (Minor Fisheries) Regulations. Country/Territory China, Hong Kong SAR Document type Regulation Date 1974 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Chapter 281, section 77. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Molluscs Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This text regulates fishing operations by means of stake nets or beach seine nets as well as bright light fishing. It prohibits the use of any explosive for the purpose of fishing. It consists of 7 sections and 1 Schedule defining areas where bright light fishing is permitted. Full text English