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Sea Fishery Act 1988 (No. 12 of 1988).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette, Vol. 273, No. 11201 of 23 march 1988, p. 3-61.
Long title
An act to provide for the conservation of marine ecology and the orderly exploitation, utilization and protection of certain marine resources; for that purpose to provide for the exercise of control over sea fishery; to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Institution Non-governmental entity Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Policy/planning Special fund Tax/levy Enforcement/compliance Foreign fishing Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

The Act outlines a regulatory framework for fishing in the fishing zone of South Africa and provides for ample powers of regulation of the Minister of Environment Affairs and Water Affairs. The Minister may determine the general policy and make provision for various matters which relate to sea fishery, including promotion of fishing industry (Part VII), levies, licensing, protection of fish, marine reserves, restrictions on quantities which may be caugh, control over disposal and export of fish (Part VIII). A Sea Fishery Advisory Committee, a Quota Board and a Sea Fishery Fund are created (Parts III-V).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Notice concerning Levies on Fish and Fish Products (No. R. 398 of 2009).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Recreational Fishing - General Regulations.

Legislation | South Africa | 2003

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Cartilaginous fishes, Authorization/permit, Marine mammals, Protection of species, Coral, Aquatic plants, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Recreational Fishing - Regulations for Linefishing.

Legislation | South Africa | 2003

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Recreational Fishing - Regulations For Fishing of East Coast Rock Lobster.

Legislation | South Africa | 2003

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Seasons, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notice concerning Levies on Fish and Fish Products (No. R. 153 of 2003).

Legislation | South Africa | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Aquatic plants, Cartilaginous fishes, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations in the Terms of the Sea Fishery Act 1988 (No. R. 1804 of 1990).

Legislation | South Africa | 1990

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Allocation/quota, Registration, Equipment, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Size, Mesh, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Maritime Zones Act 1994.

Legislation | South Africa | 1994 (1997)

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries Amendment Act 1995 (No. 74 of 1995).

Legislation | South Africa | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishery Amendment Act 1990 (No. 98 of 1990).

Legislation | South Africa | 1990

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Transshipment, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fisheries Amendment Act 1992 (No. 57 of 1992).

Legislation | South Africa | 1992

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX