Fisheries Law of the People's Republic of China.

This Law consists of 90 Articles divided into 7 Chapters: General provisions (I); Aquaculture (II); Fishing (III); Protection of fishery resources (IV); Supervision and administration (V); Legal liability(VI); Supplementary provisions (VII).
The Law establishes the legal framework for the protection, development, and sustainable utilization of fishery resources and for promoting the high-quality development of the fisheries sector. The Law applies to aquaculture, capture fisheries, and fishery resource conservation activities conducted in inland waters, tidal flats, territorial seas, the exclusive economic zone, and other waters under China's jurisdiction. It emphasizes green development, resource conservation, scientific and technological innovation, safety in fisheries production, and participation in international fisheries governance.
For aquaculture management, the Law establishes planning and protection systems for aquaculture waters and tidal flats, regulates aquaculture licences, protects aquaculture producers’ rights, and promotes the conservation and improvement of aquatic germplasm resources. It also regulates aquatic seed production, quarantine requirements, the introduction of aquatic species, disease prevention, environmental protection, and product quality and safety. Operators engaged in aquaculture production, transport, and sale are prohibited from using nationally banned feeds, feed additives, drugs, or other toxic and harmful substances
For capture fisheries, the Law introduces a quota management system based on sustainable harvest levels and establishes controls on fishing vessels, gear, and licences. It prescribes safety requirements for fishing vessels and crews, prohibits unregistered “three-no” vessels, regulates distant-water fishing, and requires compliance with international treaties and agreements. The Law also provides for fishery ports, vessel monitoring, fishing logs, and restrictions on fishing methods and equipment.
The Law further strengthens fishery resource conservation and international fisheries governance. It provides for the protection of important fishery waters and aquatic germplasm resources, fishery resource enhancement, fishing bans and closed seasons, ecological protection measures, and controls on pollution and invasive species. It authorizes inspections and enforcement by fishery authorities and establishes port-state and coastal-state control measures for foreign fishing vessels. Foreign fishing vessels entering waters under China’s jurisdiction, calling at Chinese ports, or landing and transshipping catches are subject to approval, inspection, and compliance with relevant international agreements. The Law also promotes international fisheries cooperation, participation in fisheries treaty negotiations and regional fisheries management organizations, implementation of obligations under international agreements, and measures to combat illegal unreported and unregulated fishing and support a fair and orderly international fisheries regime.