Regulation 1
Citation
These Rules may be cited as the Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules.
/akn/sg/act/sub_leg/1966/FA-R6
Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules
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- Type
- Subsidiary Legislation
- Status
- In force
- Enacted
- 1966
- Sections
- 12
Quick answer
About this subsidiary legislation
Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation FA-R6 1966, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1966.
Regulation 2
Definition
In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, “fishing gear” includes nets, stakes, traps and lines with more than 3 hooks.
Regulation 3
Licensed fishing gear
No person shall erect, operate, maintain, use, remove or have in his possession any kind of fishing gear except in accordance with the terms of a fishing gear licence issued under these Rules.
Regulation 4
Application, fees, etc.
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
Subregulation 1
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
The applicant for a fishing gear licence shall apply in such form as may be prescribed by the Director‑General.
Subregulation 2
The applicant shall if so required produce the fishing gear for inspection by a fishery officer.
Subregulation 3
The licence fees for the various types of fishing gear shall be as set out in the Schedule.
Subregulation 4
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
The licensee shall, when he ceases to use or operate the fishing gear for which a licence has been issued, inform the Director‑General of that fact.
Subregulation 5
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
The licensee of any fishing gear shall place and keep thereon such mark (if any) as may be prescribed by the Director‑General.
Subregulation 6
The licensee shall surrender his expired licence before a new licence may be issued to him.
Regulation 5
Fishing stakes
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
Every person desirous of erecting any fishing stake shall first indicate to the Director‑General the site of the proposed fishing stake and erect a pole in the proposed centre of the seaward enclosure. A fishery officer shall survey the site and the Director‑General may then issue a licence to such person.
Regulation 6
Deposit
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
The Director‑General may, before issuing a licence under these Rules, require the applicant to furnish a deposit. The amount of the deposit shall be determined by the Director‑General.
Regulation 7
Removal of gear, etc.
Subregulation 1
The licensee of a fishing gear shall, when abandoning the fishing gear or upon the expiry or revocation of the licence or when ceasing to use or operate the fishing gear, remove forthwith, or within such time as a fishery officer may direct, the fishing gear and any poles, anchors, floats and ancillary apparatus used in the operation of the fishing gear.
Subregulation 2
On the failure of any person to comply with the direction of a fishery officer or with these Rules, the fishery officer may remove or demolish the gear and any expense incurred thereby shall be deducted from the deposit made under rule 6.
Regulation 8
Licensee to carry licence
Subregulation 1
The licensee of a fishing gear shall at all times carry with him the licence and shall on demand by a fishery officer produce it for inspection.
Subregulation 2
Every licence shall bear, in addition to its own number, the number of the licensee’s fishing vessel licence, if any.
Subregulation 3
The licensee shall furnish information to the best of his ability on his fish catches, method of fishing, fishing grounds and any other information relating to fishing as may be required by a fishery officer.
Regulation 9
Correct description
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
In the event of any doubt arising as to the correct description of an item of fishing gear, the name or description given by the Director‑General shall be deemed to be correct.
Regulation 10
Director-General’s discretion
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019S 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
Subregulation 1
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
The Director‑General may in his discretion refuse to issue a licence or restrict the number of licences which may be issued in any year in respect of any type of fishing gear.
Subregulation 2
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
The Director‑General may in his discretion revoke any licence already issued without assigning any reason.
Regulation 11
Other fees
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
There shall be charged for the licensing of any fishing gear, other than those specified in the Schedule or not included in these Rules, such fee as the Director‑General may determine.
Regulation 12
Directives
Amended byS 225/2019 wef 01/04/2019
All licensees shall observe any directive which the Director‑General may issue from time to time relating to fishing gear which has been licensed under these Rules.
Common questions
- What is Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules?
- Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules is Singapore Subsidiary Legislation, cited as Subsidiary Legislation FA-R6 1966, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1966.
- Is Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules still in force?
- Yes — Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules is currently in force.
- When did Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules take effect?
- Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules was first recorded in 1966.
- How many regulations does Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules have?
- Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules contains 12 regulations.
- Where can I read the official version of Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules?
- The official text of Fisheries (Fishing Gear) Rules is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.