Govt proposes hefty fines for fisheries violations

3 days ago

The government has presented key amendments to the Fisheries Act, including introducing fines of up to MVR 1 million for export of protected fish species. The bill, sponsored by South Thinadhoo MP Mohamed Alsan Mohamed, was read at the Parliament on Wednesday. According to Alsan, the purpose of the bill is to strengthen the system for administrative penalties against fishing vessels that