Decree No. (124) of 1983
Issuing a Law Concerning Fishing and Aquatic Life
And Regulating Fish Farms (41)
In the Name of the People
President of the Republic
The People's Assembly has enacted the following law, which we hereby promulgate:
(Article 1)
The provisions of the accompanying law concerning fishing and aquatic life and regulating fish farms shall be implemented.
(Article 2)
Law No. 144 of 1960 concerning fishing is hereby repealed. Existing decrees and regulations shall remain in force insofar as they do not conflict with the provisions of this law until the executive regulations and implementing decrees are issued.
(Article 3)
The General Authority for the Development of Fish Resources shall be the administrative body responsible for implementing the provisions of this law. This Authority shall be affiliated with the Minister of Agriculture.
(Article 4)
This law shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force on the day following its publication, with the exception of Article 6, whose provisions shall enter into force one year after the date of its entry into force.
This law is sealed with the State Seal and shall be implemented as one of its laws. Issued by the Presidency of the Republic on 9 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1403 (18 August 1983).
Fishing and Aquatic Life Law
And the Regulation of Fish Farms
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Chapter One
Regulation of Fishing
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Section One
General Provisions
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Article 1 - The following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them below for the purposes of this law and its implementing regulations:
Marine Waters: The territorial waters of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Inland Waters: The course of the Nile River, canals, irrigation ditches, public drains, ponds, and marshes owned by the State.
Lakes: Bodies of water covered with salt or fresh water connected to seawater or inland waters, and any artificial lakes.
At the Waterway: The points where the sea and lakes connect to inland waterways.
Vessel: Any floating vessel used for fishing, whether powered by a motor, sail, or other means. Vessel Captain: The person responsible for managing and operating the vessel.
