Provisions on the administration of fishery licensing. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2002 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Authorization/permit Fishing authorization Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract These Provisions are formulated in order to protect and reasonably utilize the fishery resources, control the fishery intensity, maintain the fishery production order and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the fishery producers. The Provisions consist of 47 articles divided into 6 Chapters: General provisions (I); Classification of fishing vessels and operating places (II); Control quotas for vessel and net devices (III); Management of fishing licenses (IV); Issuer System (V); Supplementary provisions (VI). The state shall adopt a control quota system for the vessel and net devices, and implement a fishery licensing system and fishing quota system. The examination, approval and issuance of fishery licenses, control quotas for vessel and net devices and other certificates shall be subject to the issuer system. Full text English Website www.lawinfochina.com References - Legislation Repeals Regulations on fishing licence management, 1989. Legislation | China | 1989 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, High seas, Coastal zone management, Access right, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Provisions on the Administration of Fishery Licensing 2018. Legislation | China | 2018 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX