Sub-Decree No. 80/OrNorKror/BorKor on community fisheries management.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Sub-Decree provides for rules and establishes legal procedures for the co-management of community fisheries throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia. Community Fisheries shall be established by the Department of Fisheries, Provincial/Municipal Fisheries Offices and Departments of Agriculture and by local authorities.
The Sub-Decree sets out roles, duties and rights of community fisheries and of the responsible institutions.
The Sub-Decree further provides for the establishment of the Community Fisheries Committee and defines its internal organization and its functions and duties. Functions and duties of the Committee include: examine and enter into community fishing area agreements with community fisheries to recognize and ensure rights of the community in a specific fishing area as provided for in detail in the text; and examine and approve community fishing area management plans.
The Sub-Decree also contains provisions relating to sources of finance and penal provisions.
The Sub-Decree sets out roles, duties and rights of community fisheries and of the responsible institutions.
The Sub-Decree further provides for the establishment of the Community Fisheries Committee and defines its internal organization and its functions and duties. Functions and duties of the Committee include: examine and enter into community fishing area agreements with community fisheries to recognize and ensure rights of the community in a specific fishing area as provided for in detail in the text; and examine and approve community fishing area management plans.
The Sub-Decree also contains provisions relating to sources of finance and penal provisions.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Sub-Decree enters into force on the date of its signature.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No