South Africa - 1998 - Agriculture and Rural Development

Marine Living Resources Act

Ministry of Agriculture,Ministry of Land Reform,Ministry of Rural Development, South Africa

The Act pertains to the sustainable utilization of marine living resources, conservation and preservation of biodiversity, and the restructuring of the fishing industry to address balance issues among all branches. The application applies to all persons in South Africa, all fishing vessels and aircraft in or above South African waters, all fishing activities carried out in South African Waters, and to the Prince Edward Islands.

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January 2022

The Act pertains to the sustainable utilization of marine living resources, conservation and preservation of biodiversity, and the restructuring of the fishing industry to address balance issues among all branches. The application applies to all persons in South Africa, all fishing vessels and aircraft in or above South African waters, all fishing activities carried out in South African Waters, and to the Prince Edward Islands.

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