Fisheries Law.

The Law includes 10 Chapters: Chapter I, General provisions; Chapter II, Protection and development of fisheries resources; Chapter III, Fishing operations; Chapter IV, Aquaculture;Chapter V, Fishing vessels and service units for fisheries activities; Chapter VI, Processing, sales, import and export of fish and fishery products; Chapter VII, International cooperation on fisheries activities; Chapter VIII, State management of fisheries activities; Chapter IX, Rewards and sanctions; Chapter X, Executive provisions. The present Law deals with all issues related to both aquaculture and mariculture, the ecosystem preservation, the protection of fish and of the environment, the regulation for fishing vessel navigation, docking and transportatio. Moreover it disciplines the conduct of fishermen, the fishing gear and methods allowed or prohibited, the seasons and size of catch, the functions and responsibilities of the competent Authorities. Overall the law aims to improve the fishing activities while avoiding potential environmental damages and preserving the natural fishing resources.