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Fisheries Management and Development (Recreational Fisheries) Regulations, Legal Notice no. 127 of 2024

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  1. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2202 LEGAL NOTICE NO. 127 THE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ACT (Cap. 378) THE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (RECREATIONAL FISHERIES) REGULATIONS, 2024 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS Regulation PART I ─ PRELIMINARY 1—Citation. 2—Interpretation. 3—Application. PART II- REGISTRATION AND LICENSING 4—Application for a recreational fishing licence. 5—Conditions for recreational fishing. 6—Validity of recreational fishing licence. 7—Recreational fishing vessels registration. 8—Transfer of recreational fishing. 9—Recreational fishing vessel. 10—Register of recreational fishing vessel licences. 11—Registration of sport fishing club. 12—Reporting requirements. PART III-CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES 13—Prohibitions. 14—Register of recreational fishing catch data. 15—Fishing gear. 16—Area restrictions. 17—Species restrictions. 18—Appeals. 19—Transition. 20—Revocation. SCHEDULES Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2203 THE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ACT (Cap. 378) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 208(2)(m) of the Fisheries Management and Development Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs makes the following Regulations— THE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (RECREATIONAL FISHERIES) REGULATIONS, 2024 PART I – PRELIMINARY 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Fisheries Management and Development (Recreational Fisheries) Regulations, 2024. Citation. 2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— Interpretation. “Act” means the Fisheries Management and Development Act; Cap 378. “angling” means the taking of fish by hook-and-line by manually operating a rod, reel and line or one or more separate lines to which a number of hooks are attached per line; “artificial fly” means a single hook dressed with conventional natural or artificial fly tying materials only, to which no additional fly, spoon, spinning head or other similar device or any edible matter is attached and may be incorporated only in the dressing in the form of metal wire or ribbing, or foil or beads; “county executive committee member” means the county executive committee member for the time being responsible for fisheries in a county; “fishing camp” means an established area or a building designated by county government purposes of fisheries; “protected area” means a marine protected area declared as such pursuant to section 47 of the Act; “recreational fishing” has the meaning assigned to it under section 2 of the Act; “sport fishing” means recreational fishing; “sport fishing club” means an institution that offers, on a commercial basis, for let or hire a vessel or fishing gear and includes a private members’ club or fishing association; and “trolling” means a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish are drawn through the water at a consistent low speed. 3. These Regulations shall apply to recreational fishing and recreational fishing related activities in Kenya fishery waters. Application. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2204 PART II- REGISTRATION AND LICENSING 4. (1) Subject to section 84(2) of the Act, any person who wishes to engage in recreational fishing in Kenya fishery waters shall apply for a recreational fishing licence to the respective county government in which recreational fishing is intended to take place in Form RFR/A1 as set out in the First Schedule. Application for a recreational fishing licence. (2) Upon receipt of the application under sub-regulation (1), and upon payment of the fees set out in the Second Schedule, the county executive committee member shall issue a recreational licence in Form RFR/A2 set out in the First Schedule within fourteen days. (3) A person who engages in recreational fishing without a licence commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to the penalty provided in section 24(5) of the Statutory Instruments Act. Cap. 2A. 5. (1) A person undertaking recreational fishing shall— Conditions for recreational fishing. (a) where necessary, be a member of a sport fishing club or a fishing camp; (b) use a hook and line or trolling line; (c) not engage in buying or selling fish caught in the course of recreational fishing; (d) practise catch-and-release fishing to the extent possible, except where the fish are injured or killed during recreational fishing operations; (e) not land more than three pieces, per permit, per fishing day, in case where the fish is injured or killed during recreational fishing; (f) pay a fee of seven percent of landed value to the respective county government; and (g) use artificial fly as bait. (2) A person who contravenes this regulation shall, on conviction, be liable to the fine prescribed under section 106(2) of the Act. 6. (1) A recreational fishing licence shall be valid for the area specified in the licence and issued under the following categories— Validity of recreational fishing licence. (a) an annual licence which shall be valid up to the 31st December of the year in which it is issued; (b) a monthly licence which shall be valid for a period of thirty consecutive days from the date of issue; (c) a weekly licence which shall be valid for seven consecutive days from the date of issue; or (d) a daily licence which is valid for the day specified in the licence. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2205 7. (1) A person shall not use a recreational fishing vessel for fishing in Kenya fishery waters without a registration certificate. Recreational fishing vessels registration. (2) Prior to making an application for registration of a recreational fishing vessel, the owner of a recreational fishing vessel shall ensure that the vessel— (a) has been evaluated by the beach management unit to which the owner of the recreational fishing vessel is a member in accordance with the rules of the beach management unit; and (b) has been inspected by a fisheries officer. (3) An application for registration of a recreational fishing vessel shall be made to the county executive committee member in Form RFR/CR4 set out in the First Schedule and the applicant shall provide the following information— (a) the number of recreational fishing vessels operated by that person; (b) the technical characteristics of the recreational fishing vessel, including length and engine power; (c) the location of the vessel; and (d) the area of operation. (4) The application in sub-regulation (3) shall be accompanied by a certificate of sea worthiness of the vessel from the Kenya Maritime Authority; (5) Within seven days of receipt of an application under sub regulation (3), the county executive committee member shall consider the application and notify the applicant of the decision. (6) Where the application is approved, the county executive committee member shall issue a recreational fishing vessel certificate to the applicant in Form RFR/CR5 upon payment of the fee specified in the Second Schedule. (7) Where the application is not approved, the county executive committee member shall indicate the reasons for refusal in the notice under sub regulation (5). (8) Upon issuance of the registration certificate under this regulation, the county executive committee member shall— (a) allot an identification mark to the vessel in respect of which a recreational fishing vessel certificate is issued; and (b) cause an entry of the allotted identification mark to be made in the register of recreational fishing vessels. (9) A person who contravenes sub-regulation (1) commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to the penalty prescribed under section 106(2) of the Act. 8. (1) Where there is a transfer in ownership of a registered recreational fishing vessel, the transferor and the transferee shall jointly Transfer of recreational Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2206 submit to the county executive committee member, an application seeking the transfer of the recreational fishing vessel certificate in the Form RFR/CR6 set out in the First Schedule. fishing vessel registration certificate. (2) Where an application for transfer under sub regulation (1) is approved, the county executive committee member shall— (a) cancel the name of the owner of the fishing vessel from the register; and (b) enter in the register the change of particulars. 9. (1) Pursuant to section to 84 of the Act, a person shall not use any vessel for recreational fishing without a valid recreational fishing vessel licence in relation to that vessel. Recreational fishing vessel licence. (2) An application for a recreational fishing vessel licence shall be made to county executive committee member in the Form RFR/CR7 set out in the First Schedule. (3) Within seven days of receipt of the application under sub regulation (2), the county executive committee member shall consider the application and notify the applicant of the decision. (4) Where the application is approved, the county executive committee member shall issue a recreational fishing vessel licence to the applicant in Form RFR/CR8 upon payment of the fee specified in the Second Schedule. (5) Where the application is not approved, the county executive committee member shall indicate the reasons for refusal in the notice under sub-regulation (3). (6) A person who uses a vessel for recreational fishing without a licence commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable the penalty provided in section 106(2) of the Act. 10. The county executive committee member shall maintain a register of all licences issued for recreational fishing vessel in that county. Register all recreational fishing vessel licences. 11. (1) A holder of a recreational fishing licence may become a member of a sport fishing club or a fishing camp. Registration of sport fishing club. (2) An application for registration of a sports fishing club shall be made to the county executive committee member by a holder of a recreational fishing licence in Form RFR/A3 set out in the First Schedule and accompanied by the fee specified in the Second Schedule. (3) Within seven days of receipt of the application under sub regulation (2), the county executive committee member shall consider the application and notify the applicant of the decision. (4) Where the application under sub-regulation (2) is approved, the county executive committee member shall issue a certificate of registration of sport fishing club in Form RFR/CR3 set out in the First Schedule. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2207 12. Pursuant to section 75 of the Act, a sport fishing club registered under regulation 3 shall maintain a log of their activities and shall submit a quarterly catch report to the Director-General in the Form RFR/RF/1 set out in the First Schedule. Reporting requirements. PART III—CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES 13. (1) A holder of a recreational fishing licence shall— Prohibitions. (a) not engage in buying or selling fish caught in the course of recreational fishing; (b) practise catch-and-release fishing to the extent possible, except where the fish is injured or killed during recreational fishing operations; (c) not engage in fishing for, or be in possession of, any prohibited fish species; and (d) not engage in fishing for, or be in possession of any fish smaller than, or of a mass less than the size limits listed in a management plan. (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of this regulation commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalty provided in section 24(5) of the Statutory Instruments Act. Cap. 2A. 14. (1) Without prejudice to section 75 of the Act, the Director General shall cause to be kept a register of recreational fishing catch data in a county. Register of recreational fishing catch data. (2) The holder of a recreational fishing licence shall submit a catch data report in the Form RFR/RF/1 set out in the First Schedule. (3) Any person who contravenes sub-regulation (2) commits an offence and shall on conviction, be liable to the penalty provided in section 75(4) of the Act. 15. (1) A person engaging in recreational fishing shall only use the following methods─ Fishing gear restrictions. (a) angling; (i) hook and line; (ii) trolling line; or (iii) rod and reel; or (b) fly fishing. (2) A person who contravenes sub-regulation (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to the penalty provided in section 106 (2) of the Act. 16. (1) A person shall not engage in recreational fishing in an area that is declared as a protected area or prohibited as per the management plan of that area. Area restrictions. (2) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction to the penalty provided in section 24(5) of the Statutory Instruments Act. Cap. 2A. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2208 17. (1) A person shall not engage in recreational fishing of a species that has been declared a protected species by the Cabinet Secretary pursuant to section 47 of the Act. Species restrictions. (2) Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand shillings or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or to both. 18. A person aggrieved by a decision made pursuant to the provisions of these Regulations may lodge an appeal in accordance with section 97 of the Act. Appeals. 19. The licences, certificates and permits issued under the Fisheries Management and Development (Recreational Fisheries) Regulations, 2024 shall be deemed to be issued under these Regulations subject to the conditions attached. Transition. L.N. No. 57 of 2024. 20. The Fisheries Management and Development (Recreational Fisheries) Regulations, 2024 are revoked. Revocation. L.N. No. 57 of 2024. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2209 FIRST SCHEDULE FORM RFR/A1 r. 4(1) Application No……………. REPUBLIC OF KENYA Date………………….. COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF ………………………. APPLICATION FOR A RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENCE 1. Name of applicant: . ............................................................................................. 2. ID Number / Passport: ........................................................ (Please attach copy) 3. Postal address: ..................................................................................................... 4. Residential address: ............................................................................................. 5. Telephone number: .............................................................................................. 6. Email: .................................................................................................................. 7. Recreational fish landing station …………………….. Ward …………………. Sub-County ………………………. 8. Fishing gears ........................................................................................................ 9. Fishing permit period …………………………Date of expiry:…………...…… Declaration: I do hereby declare that the particulars and information submitted is correct, complete and truly stated. I understand clearly that discovery of any false information provided by me will render this application invalid. Signed ………………………………….…………. Date ……………..…….…………… Passport photo Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2210 FORM RFR/A2 (r.4(2) RECREATIONAL FISHING LICENCE No……………. Date………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF ………………………. This Recreational / Sport fishing licence is hereby issued to: Name of applicant: ............................................................................................................... ID / Passport Number ........................................................................................................... Nationality ............................................................................................................................ Fishing gears to be used ....................................................................................................... Recreational fish species targetted ....................................................................................... Name of sport fishing club or fishing camp (where applicable) .......................................... Physical address in Kenya: ................................................................................................... Class of licence: Yearly. / Monthly. /. Fortnightly. /. Weekly. /. Daily)…………………… …. Conditions: A recreational fisher shall— (i) Where necessary, be a member of a sport fishing club or a fishing camp. (ii) use a hook and line or trolling line. (iii) not engage in buying or selling fish caught in the course of recreational fishing. (iv) practise catch-and-release fishing to the extent possible, except where the fish is injured or killed during recreational fishing operations. (v) not land more than three pieces, per permit, per fishing day, in case where the fish is injured or killed during recreational fishing. Passport photo Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2211 (vi) pay a fee of 7% of landed value to the respective county government. (vii) use artificial fly as bait. Fees paid …………………………………………..………………………………………. Date of issue………………..…Date of expiry …………..………… Sign:……………………..…………………. County Executive Committee Member Official Stamp NOTE: (a) A yearly Recreational Fishing Licence expires on the 31st December. (b) A monthly Recreational Fishing Licence is valid for 30 consecutive days from the date of issue. (c) A fortnightly Recreational Fishing Licence is valid for 14 consecutive days from the date of issue. (d) A weekly Recreational Fishing Licence is valid for seven (7) consecutive days, from the date of issue. Form RFR/CR4 (r. 7(3)) APPLICATION FOR A RECREATIONAL FISHING VESSEL CERTIFICATE Type of Vessel ...................................................................................................................... Name of Vessel .................................................................................................................... Name of Owner/ Operator .................................................................................................... Address of owner/Operator .................................................................................................. Name of Captain/ Master (where applicable) ...................................................................... Proposed type of fishing gear (s) .......................................................................................... has been registered in the local fishing vessels Register at (office and address of licensing officer) ……………..… For the purpose of fishing in accordance with the Fisheries Management and Development Act and the vessel has been allotted the following identification number for the purpose of complying with the provisions of the Fisheries Management and Development (Recreational Fisheries) Regulations, 2024 Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2212 No………………… (Insert Application No. …………..) Length (Overall) ……………..…….. Beam (greatest width) …………………..………… Depth (greatest depth) ……….....….. Tonnage (if known) …………………………..…… Port/ County of Registration …………………………...……………….…………………. Proposed fish landing station/ landing port …………………...…...……………………… Other identifiers (IRCS/ MMSI/ IMO No. etc.) ………………………...………………… Method of propulsion (State whether paddle/ sail/inboard or outboard/Horse Power) …………………………………………………………………………………...…………. Fees paid in words…………………………………...……… Date of issue ……………… Sign……………………… County Executive Committee Member Official Stamp FORM RFR/CR5 (r. 7(6)) THIS RECREATIONAL FISHING VESSEL CERTIFICATE Date………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF ………………………. This recreational fishing vessel certificate issue to: Name of applicant: ............................................................................................................... ID / Passport Number ........................................................................................................... Nationality ............................................................................................................................ Fishing gears to be used ....................................................................................................... Recreational fish species targetted ....................................................................................... Name of sport fishing club (where applicable) .................................................................... Passport photo Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2213 Physical address in Kenya: ................................................................................................... Conditions A recreational fisher shall — 1. Use a hook and line or trolling line. 2. Not engage in buying or selling fish caught in the course of recreational fishing. 3. Practice catch-and-release fishing to the extent possible, except where the fish is injured or killed during recreational fishing operations. 4. Not land more than three pieces, per permit, during one day of recreational fishing. Fees paid ……….……………………………………… Date of issue……………Date of expiry ……………… Sign:……………………………………………………. County Executive Committee Member Official FORM RFR/CR6 (r. 8(1)) APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF RECREATIONAL FISHING VESSEL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE I/We ......................................................................................................................of address ..................................................................... hereby authorize the transfer of ownership of certificate of registration of local fishing vessel/private mark No. ........................................ to ……………………… of address ............................................ Reasons for transfer .............................................................................................................. Signed ................................................................ Witness ............................................................... Date .................................................................... FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Comment/Decision of Licensing Officer ………………………………….. Note—This application must be submitted together with appropriate application for certificate or registration duly completed by a person or institution to whom the transfer is to be made. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2214 FORM RFR/CR7 (r. 9(2)) Application No……………. Date …………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF …………………………. APPLICATION FOR A RECREATIONAL FISHING VESSEL LICENCE New Applicant Yes/No……………………………………. Renewal Yes/No………….... Details of Applicant (Natural person): 1. Name of the vessel owner: .................................................................................... 2. ID Number /Passport/: ………………………………………………………..… 3. Postal address: ...................................................................................................... 4. Residential address: .............................................................................................. 5. Telephone number: …............................................................................................. 6. Email:…………………………………………………………….………………. 7. Ward ……………………….……….Sub County:………………….…………… In case of a company (b) Name of company ......................................................................................... (c) Certificate of incorporation number ............................ (Please attach copy) Shareholders: Name Citizenship Passport or ID/No. No. of Shares Held Particulars of the vessel to be used 1. Name of vessel: ........................................................... 2. Fishing vessel registration number: 3. Date of construction 4. Country of construction: ………………. Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2215 (i) Length Overall (m) ………………… (j) Gross Registered Tonnage (G.R.T.) …………. (k) Type of hull …………………… (l) Vessel Hold capacity (m) Number of wet fish holds:……………………Total capacity (M3)……. (n) Number of freezer holds:…………………….Total capacity (M3)……. (o) Landing station:.….................................................. Vessel master / skipper 1. Name:…………………………………………………………….. 2. Nationality …………………….. 3. Postal address: ......................................................................................... 4. Business or residential address: ........................................................... 5. Telephone number: …........................................... 6. Email……………………………. Crew 4. Total number of crew…………………………. 5. Number of Kenyan crew……………………….. 6. Specifications of gears to be used:………………… 7. Fishing areas……………………………….. 8. Target species……………………………. Conditions A master or skipper of a recreational fishing vessel shall— (a) Abide by the provision of the Fisheries Management and Development Act (Cap. 378) and other applicable laws. (b) Abide by all the instructions of the Kenya authorities regarding safety instructions on voyage or while engaged in fishing. (c) Not carry any unauthorised persons on board. (d) Not carry out any illegal activity on board the fishing vessel. (e) Take full responsibility for the crew on board. Declaration: I do hereby declare that the particulars and information submitted herein is correct, complete and truly stated. I understand clearly that discovery of any false information provided by me will render this application invalid. Signed ………………………. Date ………………. Company Management details Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2216 Name Nationality/ Citizenship Passport No. ID/No. Fishing vessel to be used in exercising the fishing right: Name and IMO number of vessel Type of vessel No. of crew Type of hull Overall Length (m) Date of Construction G.R.T./N.R.T Joint venture/ Charter/ Personally owned Flag State Kenyans Non Kenyans (g) Fishery species that the applicant wishes to harvest;…………………………… (h) Fishing areas targeted by the applicant ………………………………………… I/We hereby attach a detailed document demonstrating fulfillment of conditions as prescribed in Regulation 15 of MFAR. Declaration: I/We the undersigned, being directors of the applicant company, do hereby declare that the particulars and information provided above is correct, complete and truly stated. We understand clearly that any false information provided by us will render this application invalid. Signed (Director)…………………………………. Date ………….………… Signed (Director) …………………………………. Date …………….……… Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2217 FORM RFR/CR8 (r. 9(4)) RECREATIONAL FISHING VESSEL LICENCE NO……………. Date………………… REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF ………………………. This recreational / Sport fishing vessel licence is hereby issued to: Name of applicant: ............................................................................................................... ID / Passport Number ........................................................................................................... Nationality ............................................................................................................................ Type of Vessel ...................................................................................................................... Fishing gears to be used ....................................................................................................... Recreational fish species targetted ....................................................................................... Name of sport fishing club (where applicable) .................................................................... Physical address in Kenya: ................................................................................................... Class of Permit: Yearly. / Monthly. /. Fortnightly. /. Weekly. /. Daily Conditions. A recreational fisher shall — 5. Use a hook and line or trolling line; 6. Not engage in buying or selling fish caught in the course of recreational fishing; 7. Practice catch-and-release fishing to the extent possible, except where the fish is injured or killed during recreational fishing operations; and 8. Not land more than three pieces, per permit, during one day of recreational fishing. Fees paid ………………………………………………. Date of issue……………Date of expiry ……………… Sign:……………………………………………………. County Executive Committee Member Official Stamp Passport photo Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2218 NOTE: (a) A yearly Recreational Fishing Licence expires on the 31st December…………………….. (b) A monthly Recreational Fishing Permit is valid for 30 consecutive days from the date of issue. (c) A fortnightly Recreational Fishing Permit is valid for 14 consecutive days from the date of issue. (d) A weekly Recreational Fishing Permit is valid for seven (7) consecutive days, from the date of issue. AFFIX PHOTO OF THE APPLICANT FORM RFR/A3: (r.11(2) REGISTRATION OF A SPORT FISHING CLUB Application No. ………….. 1. I/We hereby apply for ................................................................................ .................................................................................................... (specify the licence, certificate of registration or permit for which the application is made). (Refer to notes below this form) 2. (a) Name of applicant ....................................................................................................... (b) Nationality ...................................................................................................................... ID/No./Passport No. ............................................................................................................. (c) (i) Mailing address .......................................................................................................... (ii) Telephone/Fax No. ......................................................................................................... (iii) Email ............................................................................................................................. (d) Business Location: Name of Building/Place .................................................................. L.R. No. ….................................. Street/Road ..................................................................... Town ............................ County ..................... Sub-County ................................................ 3. (a) Other than the business for which this application is made, are you involved in any other fisheries related activities? YES/NO ................................................................................................................................................ (b) If answer to (a) above is yes, please specify nature or type of business(es)/activities Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2219 ............................................................................................................................................... (c) Please list any gainful occupations other than the ones mentioned in (a) and (b) above you are engaged in ……….................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... 4. Details of vessel: (a) (i) Name of vessel ............................................................................................................ (ii) Type of vessel (Hori/Ngalawa/Ssese/Canoe/Mtaruma/Jahazi/Others). (iii) Type of hull .............................................................. Overall Length (m) ......................................... G.R.T. .................................... N.R.T......................................... (iv) Date of Construction ............................................... Port of Reg. ……..……….... Reg. No. ..................................County of Reg. ..................................................................... (v) Prime mover: Paddle/Sail/Outboard/Inboard Engine. (vi) Engine type (fuel) .......................................................................................................... Make ..................................................................................................................................... HP ......................................................................................................................................... Date installed ........................................................................................................................ Engine Serial No. ................................................................................................................. (vii) Intended fishing area .................................................................................................... (viii) Proposed fishing methods ........................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... *Delete whichever is inapplicable. (b) (i) Will the fishing vessel be exclusively used by you or will it be shared by the other licenced fishers ..................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... Will/Will not be shared. (ii) If fishing vessel will be shared with other licenced fishers, please state the number of those fishers .......................................................................................................................... (c) Details of crew: (i) Total Number of Crew ..................................................................................................... (ii) Name of Master of Vessel .............................................................................................. (iii) Nationality of Master of Vessel .................................................................................... (iv) ID or Passport No. of Master of Vessel ......................................................................... (v) Number of Crew who are not Kenyan Citizens .............................................................. 5. Details to be supplied by corporate body applicants (a) (i) Name of company ...................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2220 (ii) Number of certificate of incorporation or registration of business .............................................................................................................. (Please attach copy) (b) State: (i) Nominal Share of the Company ...................................................................................... (ii) Issued Shares .................................................................................................................. Name/Nationality Citizenship Passport ID/No. No. of Shares Held (c) Details of directors Name Nationality/Citizenship Passport ID/No. Chairman Vice-Chairman Secretary Asst. Secretary Treasurer 6. I/We declare that the particulars and information as supplied by me/us herein are true, accurate and correct in every respect. I/We understand clearly that discovery of any false information provided by me/us will render this application invalid. Signature ....................................................................... Date ............................................... NAME (of Signatory) ……………..………………….. POSITION (in the business) ………………………….. FORM RFR/CR3 (r.11(4)) CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF SPORTS FISHING CLUB 1. (a) Name of Club/Association .......................................................................................... (b) Address ...................................................................................................................... (c) Registrar’s of Societies Registration Certificate No. ................................................. 2. Location of Club/Association: District ......................................................... Division/Town ............................................... Location ........................................................Village ........................................................... has been registered as Sport Fishing Club/Association for the purpose of hiring boats or fishing gear in accordance with the provisions of the Fisheries Management and Development Act and Regulations made thereunder and contingent to conditions specified hereunder: Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2221 ................................................................................................................................................ Fees paid ................................................................ Date of issue ......................................................... Date of expiry: 31st December......................................................................... County Executive Committee Member Form RFR/RF/1 (r. 12(1), r.14(2)) RECREATIONAL LOGBOOK/ CATCH REPORT FORM Name of Captain …………..……..………………. Date (DD/MM/YR) …………..….... County Fish Landing Site. Date Fished (DD/MM/YR) ……….. Vessel Name Vessel Length(m) Engine Capacity No. of Crew Licence Number Area Fished: No of fishers on board No. of Crew Primary fishing method Other fishing method Time out Time in Were any fish retained or released Target Species No. of hours fished Retained Species FAO CODE No Individual weights (kg) Released (ALIVE) Species FAO CODE No Individual weights (kg) Discarded Species FAO CODE No Individual weights (kg) Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2024 2222 Tagged Individuals Species FAO CODE Weight (kg) Length (kg) Length type Tag identifier Released Alive Already tagged Comments SECOND SCHEDULE FEES (r. 4(2)), 11(2)) No. Item Marine Amount of Fees (Kshs.) Inland 1. Registration of a sports fishing club 10,000 2. Registration of recreational fishing vessel 20,000 3. Recreational fishing licence Annual Licence 1500 Monthly Licence 600 Weekly licence 400 Daily licence 50 Made on the 10th July, 2024. SALIM MVURYA, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs. 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