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Pearl Law.

Country/Territory
Myanmar
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Certification Offences/penalties Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The purposes of this Law are to implement the policy of the Government relating to pearl production and marketing, to encourage and supervise the development of pearl production, to protect and conserve the water area of oyster fishing grounds from destruction, and to protect oysters from extinction. The law is composed of 13 Chapters divided in 37 sections.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Myanmar Pearl Rules.

Legislation | Myanmar | 2000

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Certification, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

The Law Amending the Myanmar Pearl Law.

Legislation | Myanmar | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Institution, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX