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Sea Fisheries Act (Act No. 30 of 1971).

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
CAP:404, pp. 14226-14232.
Long title
An Act to make provisions for the control, regulation and protection of Sea Fisheries in the Territorial Waters of Nigeria.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

A Decree to make provision for the control of sea fisheries: No person shall operate or navigate any motor fishing boat within the territorial waters of Nigeria unless a licence in respect of that vessel has been issued to the owner thereof (sect. 1 (1)). Owners of a motor fishing boat may apply to a Licensing Officer for a licence in respect of the motor fishing boat. An application shall be in the form and manner as may be prescribed and shall contain the particulars specified in section 2. Conditions for the issue of a licence are set out in section 3. Licences shall be yearly or quarterly. Persons aggrieved by any refusal by a Licensing Officer to issue or renew a licence or by the cancellation or suspension of a licence may appeal to the Federal Commissioner responsible for fisheries (sect. 5). Authorized persons (not defined) may take actions set out in section 7 for the purpose of enforcing any provision of this Decree. Regulation making powers of the Commissioner are specified in section 11. (14 sections and a Schedule)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Sea Fisheries (Licensing) Regulations, 1971.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1971

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries (Fishing) Regulations, 1972 (L.N. No. 99 of 1971).

Legislation | Nigeria | 1971

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, International trade, Mesh, Continental shelf, Bycatch, Crustaceans, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Sea Fisheries Act, 1992.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX