| THE GOVERNMENT -------- No. 80/2012/ND-CP | SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness ---------------- Hanoi, October 08, 2012 |
DECREE
ON THE MANAGEMENT OF FISHING PORTS AND SHELTERING HARBORS FOR FISHING VESSELS
Pursuant to the Law on Government organization dated December 25, 2001;
Pursuant to the Law on Aquatic products dated December 25, 2001;
At the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural development,
The Government promulgates a Decree on the management of fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels.
Article 1. Scope of regulation and subjects of application
1. This Decree prescribes the management of fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels; responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and individuals working in fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels.
2. This Decree is applicable to Vietnamese organizations and individuals and foreign organizations and individuals doing activities related to fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels in Vietnam. In case an International Agreement to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a signatory prescribes otherwise, such International Agreement shall apply.
Article 2. Principles of building fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels
1. The building of fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels in Vietnam must in conformity with the development plannings of the fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels in Vietnam that have been approved by the Prime Minister; suitable for the natural and geographical conditions of each region; satisfy the technical regulations and standards of building fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels in Vietnam, consider the impact of climate change and sea level rise.
2. Vietnamese organizations and individuals and foreign organizations and individuals investing in the construction and engaged in the management of fishing ports as prescribed in this Decree and relevant law provisions.
Chapter 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 3. Prohibited acts in fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels
1. Destructing, dismantling and damaging the constructions and equipment of fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels.
2. Infringing the safety perimeter of constructions in fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels.
3. Discharging waste oils, contaminants, toxicants, sewage, garbage, and waste at the wrong place.
4. Obstructing the management, use, and security of fishing ports and sheltering harbors for fishing vessels.
