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Regulations for Issuing the Licence to Fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Maldives.

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Regulation
Date
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine fisheries Total allowable catch Enforcement/compliance Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Regulations prescribe licences for fishing in the sea outside and beyond 75 miles from the archipelago baselines (reg. 2). The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries shall determine annually the total weight of permitted catch. Fishing licences under these Regulations shall be issued by the Ministry of Trade and Industries (reg. 4). Only licences to fish with pole and line, long-line and trolling shall be permitted (reg. 5). Amounts of fishing fees are expressed in European Currency Unit and shall be payable to the Government (regs. 8 and 9). Licences shall be granted for a period of not more than one year (reg 10). Regulations 12 and 13 provide for boarding by officials and inspection. The remaining provisions of these Regulations deal with compulsory training, supply of statistical data by vessels, and contraventions. (18 regulations)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Law of the Maldives (Law No. 5/87).

Legislation | Maldives | 1987

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX