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Government Regulation No. 60/2007 regarding the conservation of fishery resources.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
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Abstract
The purpose of this Government Regulation is to prescribe general conservation and management measures for the protection of fishery resources.
The conservation of fishery resources shall include the conservation of ecosystems, of fish species and of fish genetics.
The Regulation defines the types of ecosystem with fishery resources and specifies the activities to be executed for their conservation. Water conservation areas shall be instituted for the conservation of ecosystems and shall consist of national water parks, water tourism parks, water wildlife reserves and fishery wildlife reserves. Provisions are also made for the conservation of fish species and fish genetic. The conservation of fish species shall be done through: grouping fish types into protected fish species and unprotected fish species; stipulating the protection status of fish types; the preservation of protected and unprotected fish species; breeding protected and unprotected fish species; and research and development. The conservation of fish genetic resources shall be executed through: preservation and reproduction; and gamete conservation.
The Regulation also provides for the issuance of permits for the conservation of fishery resources. Permits shall be issued for the following: fish catching in water conservation areas; fish cultivation in water conservation areas; water tourism activities; performing research and education; reproduction activities; trade, import and export of fish species; etc.
The Regulation further provides for the following matters: education and conservation training; fostering of society; supervision over the conservation of fishery resources; and sanctions.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Government Regulation enters into force on 16 November 2007.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Business News No. 7701, 15 August 2008, pp. 1A-25A.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Implements