Somali Fishery Law No. 23 of 30 November 1985.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Basic legislation Seasons Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel

Entry into force notes

15 days after publication in the O.G.

Abstract

The 17 articles of this Law carry the following titles: Definitions (1); Management (2); Fishing data (3); Fishery Development (4); Prohibitions (5); Seasonal Closing Period (6); Fishing Licence General Provisions (7); Obligations of the Fisherman (8); Research (9); Control and Inspection (10); Traditional and Modern Fishing (11); Penalties (12); Powers (13); Confiscation of Property (14); Administrative Resolutions (15); Regulations (16); Repeal and Coming into Force (17).

Full text

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Fisheries law of the Federal Republic of Somalia (Review of 2016).

Legislation | Somalia | 2016

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Seasons, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Artisanal fishing, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Endangered species, Marine mammals, Turtles, Coral, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX