Regulations for the Fishing Operations of Coastal and Offshore Tuna Longline Fishing Vessels Article 2

Any fishing vessel permitted by the competent authority to operate tuna longline fishery shall comply with these Regulations when operating in the internal water, territorial sea, or the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “coastal and offshore area”). Notwithstanding such provision, where there is any special provision stipulated in the Regulations for Longline Fishing Vessels Operating in the Maritime Area Subject to the Fisheries Agreement between Taiwan and Japan or the Regulations on the Management of Pacific Bluefin Tuna Fishing Operation, such a special provision shall prevail.