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Migori County Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2016 (No. 2 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Migori
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Migori County Gazette Supplement No. 4 (Acts No.2).
Long title
An Act of the County Assembly of Migori to provide for the sustainable utilization, management and development of Fisheries, Aquaculture and other Aquatic resources and for connected purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Pollution control Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Aquaculture Institution Governance Fishing authorization Foreign fishing Registration Special fund Fishing gear/fishing method Alien species Artisanal fishing Biodiversity Community management Data collection/reporting Fish disease Fishing charge Fishing vessel Genetically modified organism (GMO) Inspection Integrated management International relations/cooperation Landing Local government Marking/identification Monitoring Non-commercial fishing Policy/planning Research Stock enhancement/repopulation Transshipment Certification Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Social protection Precautionary principle Sustainable use Animal health Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety Food security Fish products Internal trade International trade Processing/handling Freshwater pollution Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on such a date as the County Executive Committee member responsible for fisheries, with the concurrence of the Governor, may appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions.
Abstract

This Act provides for the County of Migori with respect to a wide range of matters concerning the fisheries sector including fisheries management and conservation, aquaculture and fish processing and marketing. The Act shall apply to "all of Migori County Fishery waters and related fisheries activities and establishments". It appoints the Director of Fisheries as the main office responsible for the administration of this Act and establishes the Fisheries Development Trust Fund.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org