Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)Chapter 5 : Prohibited Activities and Stowage of Gear47. 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. |