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Prohibition on issuing of licences for monofilament nets to be used as regulated fishing gear: Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (GN. No. 296 2016).

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice of the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, made under section 22(3) of the Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003, prohibits the - (a) use of monofilament nets in inland waters of Namibia; and (b) issuing of licences for the use of such nets as a regulated fishing gear. This prohibition will not affect the use of multifilament nets in compliance with the requirements of the Act.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003 (No. 1 of 2003).

Legislation | Namibia | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX