Somaliland Fishery Law No. 84/2018. Country/Territory Somalia Territorial subdivision Somaliland Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Artisanal fishing Biodiversity Business/industry/corporations Data collection/reporting Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Institution Protection of environment Protection of species Research Royalties/fees Seasons Standards Sustainable development Territorial sea Tourism Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel Entry into force notes This Law enters into force when it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Somaliland. Abstract This Law consisting of 29 articles divided into 7 Sections aims at (i) establishing a fishing system in accordance with national and international laws; (ii) developing and strengthening the sector technical skills; (iii) developing standards related to the exploitation of marine resources; (iv) developing mechanisms to encourage job creation opportunities in fishing sector; (v) implementing modern fisheries regulation to improve fisheries production and marine resources in Somaliland; (vi) improving the economic system of investment and marketing of fisheries and marine resources. It applies to the territorial waters of the Republic of Somaliland (12 nautical miles off the coast of the country, Exclusive Economic Zone, and Gulf of Aden controlled by the Government of Somaliland and Yemen). Responsible body for the policy of the administration and development of the country's fisheries laws and the protection of the biological environment in the territorial waters is the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, which is also responsible, together with the Coast Guard for maintaining the coast of Somaliland and preventing illegal fishing in Somaliland waters. While responsibility of fishermen is (i) to observe and comply with the provisions of this Law; (ii) protect marine resources and adhere to the principles of the Law on the payment of various taxes on fishing business obligations. Full text Somali Website www.somalilandlaw.com