Regulating Fishing Law No. 8 of 1962. Country/Territory Libya Document type Legislation Date 1962 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Institution Policy/planning Foreign fishing Access right Registration Fishing vessel Inspection Fishing gear/fishing method Navigation Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa Entry into force notes The Law shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law regulates marine fisheries only. It is composed of 7 Parts divided into 35 articles. Part I contains introductory provisions. Part II provides for the issuance of fishing licences. Fishing vessels and their inspection is given in Part III. Fishing conditions and rules provided for in Part IV. Part V deals with the crew. Accidents and casualties is contained in Part VI. Crimes and Contraventions are dealt in Part VII. Regulatory powers are assigned to the Minister of Industry regarding vessels, gear, size of fish, protection of fish and other organisms, limitation and prohibition of fishing. Part II deals with foreign fishing. Full text English