Marine Resources Amendment Act, 2015 (Act 9 of 2015).

This Act amends the Marine Resources Act to, among other things; insert a definition of “non-commercial purposes” with respect to harvesting marine resources; by amending the definition of "quota" and “total allowable catch”; inserting a definition of “reserve” (part of unallocated total allowable catch); define better sovereign rights over marine resources within the exclusive economic zone, territorial waters and the continental shelf; redefine the right of the Minister to determine a total allowable catch on the basis of the best scientific evidence available and having requested the advice of the advisory council; insert a new section on proof that may be required by the Minister when receiving and considering applications for quotas.

Namibia · 2015-09-10