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Regulation No: 2020/R-92 on the General Process of Issuing Licenses and Permits for Fishing, Fishing Related Activities and Aquaculture Activities.

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Maldivian Government’s Gazette Volume: 49, Number: 213, 3rd of October, 2020.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Aquaculture Data collection/reporting Registration Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Maldivian Government’s Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down provisions for the establishment of general procedures for issuing, renewal and cancelling of permits or licenses for fishing, fishing related activities, aquaculture activities, parties carrying out aquaculture related activities, vessels and places falling within the scope of Fisheries Act No. 14/2019. Where a vessel with a permit or license issued under this Regulation is included in any Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Fishing Vessel list complied at a national or international level, for any illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing, such a permit or license may be revoked. The Ministry shall compile and keep up-to-date a national registry of permits and licenses issued under this Regulation.

Full text
Divehi, Dhivehi, Maldivian/English
Website
www.fishagri.gov.mv

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act of the Maldives (No. 14/2019).

Legislation | Maldives | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Institution, Policy/planning, Governance, Foreign fishing, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing authorization, Monitoring, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX