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Fishery Products Distribution Management and Support Act.

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
The purpose of this Act is to provide for matters to improve efficiency of the fishery products distribution systems and enhance the competitiveness of the fishery products distribution industry in order to protect both consumers and producers and to contribute to developing the national economy by establishing a safe and efficient distribution system for fishery products. The text consists of 63 articles.
In particular, the State and local governments shall implement policies for promoting the efficiency of the fishery products distribution system and for enhancing the competitiveness of the fishery products distribution industry, and may provide necessary support to a person who intends to set up a Fisheries Products Processing and Marketing Center for collecting, processing, and selling fishery products, with the aim of scaling up the handling capacity of fishery products and enhancing the added value of products, including support necessary for securing sites, installing facilities. Article 31 sets up traceability requirements for individuals importing fishery products from foreign countries or planning to trade these products domestically. Specifically, for fishery products designated and announced as potentially harmful to public health by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, importers must report the trading details, categorized by distribution stages, to the Minister.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 13258 of 27 March 2015, as amended last by Act No. 17091 of 24 March 2020.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No