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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.

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