Fisheries Act Article 41

For the purpose of this Act, the term "recreational fishery" means the fishery that catches/harvests aquatic fauna and flora for recreational purpose by using any fishing vessel to conduct such activity on the water or by using any fishing vessel to carry passenger(s) to conduct such activity on island(s) or reef, or that engages in tourism by using any fishing vessel to conduct such activity on the water or by using any fishing vessel to carry passenger(s) to conduct such activity on island(s) or reef.Any fishery operator engaging in the recreational fishery as referred to in the preceding paragraph shall apply to the competent authority and may only operate such fishery after the license is granted.For any recreational fishery, the operating period as approved by the competent authority shall not be more than five years, and shall not exceed the validity period of vessel inspection and insurance.Any fishery operator as referred to in paragraph 2 that intends to continue the operation shall apply for license renewal at least three months prior to the expiry of the validity.Regulations on the application, change, revocation, and renewal of fishing licenses for the recreational fishery as referred to in paragraph 2 as well as matters to be recorded on the licenses shall be prescribed by the central competent authority.