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Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)

Chapter 5 : Prohibited Activities and Stowage of Gear

47. Driftnet fishing

 

Except on the authority of a permit issued by the Minister—

(a) no vessel shall be used for or to assist in any driftnet fishing activities;
(b) no person shall engage or assist in any driftnet fishing activities; and
(c) no person on board a local fishing vessel or a foreign fishing vessel in respect of which a foreign fishing vessel licence has been issued, shall be in possession of a driftnet or part thereof.