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Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute Act, 1980 (No. 6 of 1980).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute and to provide for its powers and operations in realtion to the promotion and conduct of research in fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Institution Research
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

There is established a research institute which takes the form of a body corporate. Centres specified in the First Schedule are to be controlled by the Institute (sect. 5). The Institute shall promote the development, improvement and protection of the fishing industry in the Republic of Tanzania through research and collection of information and data regarding fishing (sect. 6). A Board of Directors is established and shall be responsible for the exercise of the functions and management of the Institute. Powers and operations of the Institute in relation to fisheries research are outlined in Part III. A Chief Fisheries Officer shall be appointed and shall facilitate the operation of the business of the Institute and promote and conduct fisheries research.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute Act, 2016 (No. 11 of 2016).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2016

Keyword: Institution, Research, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX