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Showing 1 - 10 of 15 resultsFisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2018 (No.10 of 2018).| 2018 |Legislation
Sierra LeoneThis Act provides general rules relating to commercial and artisanal fishing by nationals of Sierra Leone wherever they are (beyond the fisheries waters, including fishing on the high seas or in waters under the jurisdiction of another State) and commercial fishing by foreigners in the fisheries waters of Sierra Leone and rules relating to aquaculture. The Act consists of 92 sections divided into...
KeywordsConsultations, Fines, Hazardous waste, Pollution of the marine environment, Stakeholder engagement, Toxic waste, Certification, Enforcement, Fishing gearFisheries Management and Development Act, 2016 (No. 35 of 2016).| 2016 |Legislation
KenyaThis Act provides with respect to a wide range of matters concerning the fisheries sector including fisheries management and conservation, aquaculture and fish processing and marketing. It establishes the Kenya Fisheries Advisory Council (“Council”), The Kenya Fisheries Service (“Service”), The Fish Marketing Authority (“Authority”), the Fisheries Research and Development Fund and the Fish Levy...
KeywordsFines, Levies, Marine plastic litter, Maritime sources, Pollution of the marine environment, Consultations, Fishing gear, Impacts, Certification, Labelling, Stakeholder engagement, Integrated coastal zone management, Enforcement, WasteFisheries law of the Federal Republic of Somalia (Review of 2016).| 2016 |Legislation
SomaliaThis Law makes provision for the management and conservation of (principally) marine aquatic resources and habitat and the development of the fishery industry in Somalia. The Law consists 44 sections divided into 8 Parts (without titles). The Act also designates the Somali coastline of 200 nautical miles width and within this a protection zone that protects coastal fishermen and of 24 nautical...
KeywordsEnforcement, Fines, Pollution of the marine environment, Fishing gear, Certification, Waste, DumpingLaw on Ventures in Mexican Marine Zones| 2014 |Legislation
MexicoThe present law is of federal jurisdiction, its provisions are of public order and its purpose is the control and prevention of pollution or alteration of the sea by dumping in Mexican marine areas.
KeywordsMarine plastic litter, Maritime sources, Pollution of the marine environment, Waste preventionWater Resources Act| 2013 |Legislation
NamibiaProvide for the management, protection, development, use and conservation of water resources; to provide for the regulation and monitoring of water services and to provide for incidental matters. - Ensure that the water resources of Namibia are managed, developed, used conserved and protected in a matter consistent with fundamental principles
KeywordsEnforcement, Pollution of the marine environment, Waste disposal, Waste managementPublic Health Act, 2009 (No. 1 of 2010).| 2009 |Legislation
United Republic of TanzaniaThis Act makes provision with respect to matters of public health in Tanzania including control of (communicable) diseases, water pollution in ports, control of mosquitoes, sanitation, solid, liquid and hazardous waste management, control of gasses, sanitary control and quarantine in ports, sewerage and drainage, food sfatey and hygiene and supply of safe water. The Minister shall promote...
KeywordsHazardous waste, Pollution of the marine environment, Waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, DumpingNigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act, 2007.| 2007 |Legislation
NigeriaThis Act provides among other things, for the establishment of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, the administration of maritime safety and security maritime labour, pollution of the marine environment, shipping registration and commercial shipping. The Act also establishes the Maritime Fund for the support of objectives and functions of the Agency. The Agency shall develop and...
KeywordsEnforcement, Hazardous waste, Labelling, Marine litter, Pollution of the marine environment, Verification of compliance, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, LeviesMerchant Shipping Act| 2003 |Legislation
United Republic of TanzaniaTo provide a framework for shipping procedures and protocols. Provides power to certain authorities to enact legislation of this Act. - To provide for the registration and licensing of ships and regulation of shipping practices. To provide for the pollution prevention and protection of the marine environment and marine security.
KeywordsPollution of the marine environmentFisheries Act, 2003 (No. 22 of 2003).| 2003 |Legislation
United Republic of TanzaniaAn Act to regulate fishing and the fishing industry, and aquaculture development in the Republic of Tanzania. The Act consists of 59 sections divided into 10 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); Administration (II); Development of the fishing industry (III); Aqua cultural development (IV); Management and control of the fishing industry (V); Fish quality, management and standards (VI); Financial...
KeywordsEnforcement, Fines, Marine litter, Pollution of the marine environment, Fishing gear, Impacts, Certification, Product standardization, ConsultationsRegulations relating to the exploitation of marine resources (No. 241 of 2001).| 2001 |Regulation
NamibiaRegulations to make provision, in addition and implementation of those of the Marine Resources Act, 2000 for the conservation of the marine ecosystem and the utilisation, protection and promotion of marine resources. The 40 regulations are divided into 9 Parts: Definitions (I); Forms and procedures for granting rights or exploratory rights, allocating quotas and issuing licences (II); Fishing for...
KeywordsFines, Fishing gear, Pollution of the marine environment, WastePagination
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