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Publication of Sector Specific Policies for the allocation of Fishing Rights (No. 1127 of 2015).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 39417, 16 November 2015.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Molluscs Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Monitoring Total allowable catch Sustainable development Sustainable use Policy/planning Cartilaginous fishes Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice Minister of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, publishes: the Sector Specific Policies for the allocation of rights in the Abalone, Fish Processing Establishment, Hake Inshore-Trawl, Horse Mackerel, Kwazulu-Natal Sardine Beach Seine, Large Pelagic Longline, Netfish, Patagonian Toothfish, Seaweed, West Coast Rock Lobster Nearshore, West Coast Rock Lobster Offshore fisheries sectors; Application Forms as set out in schedule A; and Fees payable in respect of applications and grant of rights as set out in schedule B.

Full text
English
Website
www.nda.agric.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX