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Sustainable Aquaculture Production Assurance Act (Act No. 51 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Japan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Cooperative/producer organization Fish disease Offences/penalties Basic legislation Animal health
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force as of the day of its promulgation except for articles 8-13 and 17-20 which enter into force on a day specified by Cabinet Order within a period not exceeding 6 months from the day of promulgation.
Abstract

This Act aims to assure sustainable aquaculture production by taking measures to promote the improvement of aquaculture areas to be performed by Fisheries Cooperative Associations, and by taking measures to prevent the spread of specified infectious diseases among farm-raised aquatic animals and plants.

Full text
English
Website
www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries No. 31 of 1999 Regulation for Enforcement of the Sustainable Aquaculture Production Assurance Act.

Legislation | Japan | 1999

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Cooperative/producer organization, Fish disease, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX