Fishermen Associations Act Article 6

Fishermen associations are classified into two levels, namely regional fishermen associations and the National Fishermen Association. Fishermen associations at any level may establish branch office(s) in accordance with the actual needs, subject to the approval of the competent authority.The Taiwan Provincial Fishermen Association established prior to the amendment of this Act on 19 January 2012, shall be reorganized as the National Fishermen Association upon the effective date of the amendments.Regional fishermen associations are the fishermen associations at basic level, which are established at fishing districts with intense fisheries. The division of fishing districts shall be surveyed by the competent authorities of municipal or county (city) governments, and reported to the central competent authority for approval and announcement.The name of a regional fishermen association shall be prescribed by the competent authority of a municipal or county (city) government.