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AQUACULTURE BILL: PUBLICATION OF AND INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT AQUACULTURE BILL

Posted 15 March 2016

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has published the Draft Aquaculture Bill for public comment. The objects of the Bill are to, inter alia, promote responsible aquaculture development; promote the development and management of an aquaculture sector so as to enhance food security in the Republic; and promote coordination of aquaculture research and development activities.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments on or before 31 March 2016.