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Sea Fisheries (Licensing) Regulations, 1971.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1971
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, CAP. 404, pp. 14234-14237.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe the form of application for a licence or a renewal of a licence, to operate or navigate a motor fishing boat within the territorial waters of Nigeria and the particulars which must be stated in such application (Form A, Schedule 1). Form B of Schedule 1 prescribes the form of a licence to operate or navigate a motor fishing boat and in Schedule 2 fees for licences are set out. Nothing in these Regulations shall apply to a fishing canoe, whether motorized or not (reg. 5). (6 regulations and 2 Schedules)

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References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Nigeria | 1971

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Sea Fisheries (Licensing) Regulations.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX