Exemption in Terms of Section 81 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 all holders of licences, permit and authorisations issued in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 to operate without valid permits for the next ninety days.

This Notice of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries provides for extension of the existing fishing rights that were set for renewal during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The exemption is granted by the Deputy General of Fisheries Management as delegated by the Minister for all fishing grants including those granted to specified cooperatives for specified fisheries as set out in the respective Grant of Right letters.