These Regulations make provision with respect to the conservation and management of fish resources of Zambia and the protection of fish health. They also concern fish products, the registration of fishing boats and aquaculture licences.
A person shall not fish in any commercial fishing area specified in the First Schedule and no fishing shall take place in a commercial fishing area set out in the first column of the First Schedule except during the period set out in the third column of that Schedule or with the written permission of the Director of Fisheries. Restrictions are also placed on fishing methods and gear, use of pesticides and the movement of fish from one area to another. Industrial fishing vessels or equipment shall meet prescribed requirements. The Regulations also concern landing, handling, storage, transportation, packing and labelling of fish or fish products and prescribe offences.
An application for a special fishing licence shall be made in Form XIII set out in the Second Schedule. The Director shall, within thirty days of receiving an application for a special fishing licence, issue a special fishing licence in Form XIV set out in the Second Schedule. Forms for (an application for) an aquaculture licence are set out in the Second Schedule. The Director shall keep or cause to be kept a register of permits, registrations and licences.