Control of Foreign Fishing Vessels Decree 1979.

This Decree regulates fishing by foreign fishing vessels in the Exclusive Economic Zone and the Continental Shelf of the Seychelles. The Decree is divided into 5 parts: Preliminary (I); Control over Fishing and Related Activities by Foreign Fishing Vessels (II); Powers of Authorized Officers (III); Offences and Legal Proceedings (IV); General Provisions (V).
Conditions which may be attached to the granting of a licence by the Minister are specified in article 5. Detained vessels may be released by the court against deposit of a satisfactory bond (art. 17). Regulation making powers of the Minister are listed in article 19.