Myanmar Pearl Rules

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF MINES The Myanmar Pearl Rules (15th June, 2000) The Myanmar Pearl Rules INDEX Serial Contents Page Number Chapter I 1. Title and Definition ...... ...... 1 Chapter II 2. Application for Permit, Granting and ...... 2 Refusal Thereof Chapter III 3. Duties of the Holder of a Permit ....... ...... 3 Chapter IV 4. Application for Registration ...... ...... 5 Certificate and Granting Thereof Chapter V 5. Duties of the Holder of a Registration Certificate 7 Chapter VI 6. Designation of the Oyster Fishing Ground ...... 8 Chapter VII 7. Miscellaneous ...... ...... 10 The Government of the Union of Myanmar The Ministry of Mines Notification No. 48/2000 Yangon. the 14th Waxing of Nayone, 1362 M.E (15th June , 2000) In exercise of the power conferred under sub-section(a), section 38 of the Myanmar Pearl Law, the Government of the Union of Myanmar, the Ministry of Mines makes the following Rules with the approval of the Government Chapter I Title and Definition 1. These Rules shall be called the Myanmar Pearl Rules. 2. The expressions contained in these Rules shall have the same meanings as are assigned to them in the Myanmar Pearl Law. (a) “Law” means the Myanmar Pearl Law. (b) “Holder of a Permit” means a person or an organization who/which has obtained permission to carry out any or more of the operations for oyster fishing and collecting, artificial breeding of oysters, oysters rearing, pearl culturing, pearl harvesting or marketing of shell. (c ) “Holder of a Registration Certificate” means a person who has obtained a Registration Certificate issued under the law, for carrying out any operation mentioned in section 9 of the Law. (d) “Committee” means the Committee for Survey and Demarcation of the Boundary of the Oyster Fishing Ground. (e) “Form” means the form attached to these Rules. 2 Chapter II Application for Permit, Granting and Refusal Thereof 3. (a) A person or an organization desirous of carrying out any or more of the operations for oyster fishing and collecting, artificial breeding of oysters, oyster rearing, pearl culturing, pearl harvesting or marketing of shell with foreign investment under sub-section (a), section 4 of the Law shall apply to the Ministry of Mines, after entering fully in the application form (Ma Pa-La-1) for obtaining a permit. (b) A person or an organization desirous of carrying out any or more of the operations for artificial breeding of oysters, oyster rearing, pearl culturing or pearl harvesting with local investment under sub-section(b) section 4 of the Law shall apply to the Ministry of Mines after entering fully in the application form (Ma-Pa-La-2) for obtaining a permit. 4. The Ministry of Mines shall (a) make necessary scrutiny of the application under Rule 3 and submit to the Government with its remark. (b) inform the application to execute an agreement for granting the permit in accordance with the approval of the Government. (c ) cause the applicant to execute an agreement with the Myanma Pearl Enterprise. (d) after executing an agreement under sub-rule (c ) and on receiving the prescribed fee from the applicant, issue to the applicant a permit in Form (Ma-Pa-La-3) for pearl production operation carried out with foreign investment and a permit in Form (Ma-Pa-La-4) for pearl production operation carried out with local investment. 3 5. (a) A person or an organization desirous of carrying out oyster fishing and collecting operation with local investment shall apply to the Managing Director, after entering fully in the application Form (Ma-Pa-La-5) for obtaining a permit. (b) A person or an organization desirous of carrying out marketing of shell operation with local investment shall apply to the Managing Director, after entering fully in the application Form (Ma-Pa-La-6) for obtaining a permit. 6. The Managing Director (a) shall scrutinize as to whether or not the particulars contained in the application are complete and correct. (b) may, if necessary interrogate (examine)the relevant applicant in respect of the particulars contained in the application. (c ) may grant or refuse the permit. (d) on receiving the prescribed fee from the applicant issue to the applicant a permit in Form (Ma-Pa-La-7)for oyster fishing and collecting operation carried out with local investment and a permit in Form (Ma-Pa-La-8) for marketing of shell operation with local investment. 7. The tenure of the permit for carrying out the relevant pearl production operation or marketing of shell operation with foreign investment or with local investment shall be the same as the period permitted by the Ministry of Mines. Chapter III Duties of the Holder of a Permit 8. The holder of a permit (a) shall, within 90 days from the date of receiving the permit issued under Rule 4 draw up a programme in respect of the operation contained in the permit and submit to the Ministry of Mines. 4 (b) shall implement the operation contained in the permit in accordance with the work (operation) programme submitted to the Ministry of Mines under sub-rule(a). (c ) if unable to implement within 90 days from the date of receiving the permit in respect of the operation contained in the permit, has the right to submit to the Ministry of Mines through the Managing Director for extension of the date for commencement of implemention, stating the reasons therefor. (d) shall surrender the permit issued to the Ministry of Mines if unable to implement the operation contained in the permit even though 90 days from the date of receiving the permit issued under rule 4 has lapsed and the Ministry of Mines has not allowed the extension of the date. 9. The holder of a permit (a) has the right to use in his pearl production only the quantity of oysters permitted yearly (year-wise) in the bi-lateral agreement executed with the Myanma Pearl Enterprise in respect of the artificial breeding of oysters. The surplus spat shall be disposed of in accordance with the supervision and guidance of the Myanma Pearl Enterprise. (b) A technician recognized by the Myanma Pearl Enterprise or a person who has obtained a registration certificate as a pearl culturing technician shall be used in the pearl production. 10. The holder of a permit shall, within 30 days from the date of receiving the permit pay the following fees to the Myanma Pearl Enterprise (a) the fee to be paid for a permit to carry out any or more of the operations for oyster fishing and collecting, artificial breeding of oysters, oyster rearing, pearl culturing or pearl harvesting, with foreign investment is US$ 100000 (US dollars one hundred thousand only)and the Performance 5 Bank Guarantee for the operation is US$ 100000 (US dollars one hundred thousand only); (b) the fee to be paid for a permit to carry out any or more of the operations for artificial breeding of oysters, oyster rearing, pearl culturing or pearl harvesting with local investment is kyats 1000000 (kyats one million only) and the Performance Bank Guarantee for the operation is kyats 1000000 (kyats one million only); (c ) the fee to be paid for a permit to carry out oyster fishing with local investment is kyats 20000 (kyats twenty thousand only); (d) the fee to be paid for a permit to carry out marketing of shell with local investment is kyats 100000 (kyats one hundred thousand only). 11. The Ministry of Mines may, with the approval of the Government and by notification revise the fee and the deposit for a permit to carry out pearl production. Chapter IV Application for Registration Certificate and Granting Thereof 12. A person or an organization desirous of applying for permission to register for carrying out any of the following operations shall enter fully in (a) application Form (Ma-Pa-La-9) for utilizing a vessel as oyster diving vessel; (b) application Form (Ma-Pa-La-10) for working as a pearl culturing technician; (c ) application Form (Ma-Pa-La-11) for working as a pearl culturing (diving)technician and apply to the Managing Director. 13. The Managing Director (a) shall scrutinize as to whether or not the particulars in the application under Rule 12 are complete and correct. 6 (b) may, if necessary interrogate (examine) the relevant applicant in respect of the particulars contained in the application. (c ) may grant or refuse to grant the registration certificate. (d) shall, on receiving the registration fee and other fee from the applicant issue to the applicant a registration certificate for oyster diving vessel in Form (Ma-Pa-La-12), a registration certificate for pearl culturing technician in Form (Ma-Pa-La-13)and a registration certificate for pearl culturing (diving) technician in Form (Ma-Pa-La-14). 14. The registration fee according to the following types of operation is as shown against each (a) one oyster diving vessel ---------------- kyat 3000 (b) one pearl culturing technician ---------------- kyat 500 (c ) one pearl culturing (diving) technician ---------------- kyat 500 15. The annual fee according to the following types of operation is as shown against each: (a) one oyster diving vessel ---------------- kyat 2000 (b) one pearl culturing technician ---------------- kyat 500 (c ) one pearl culturing (diving) technician ---------------- kyat 500 16. The registration fee according to the following types of operation carried out with foreign investment is as shown against each: (a) one oyster diving vessel ---------------- US$ 1000 (b) one pearl culturing technician ---------------- US$ 200 (c ) one pearl culturing (diving) technician ---------------- US$ 200 7 17. The annual fee according to the following types of operation carried out with foreign investment is as shown against each: (a) one oyster diving vessel ---------------- US$ 500 (b) one pearl culturing technician ---------------- US$ 100 (c ) one pearl culturing (diving) technician ---------------- US$ 100 18. The Ministry of Mines may, with the approval of the Government and by notification revise the registration fee and annual fee mentioned in Rule 14, Rule 15, Rule 16 and Rule 17. 19. (a) The tenure of the registration certificate is the same as the period mentioned in such registration certificate. (b) An applicant for a registration certificate may apply for a maximum of 3 years as the tenure of the registration certificate according to his wish. 20. The holder of a registration certificate shall, if he wishes to continue the operation on the expiry of the tenure of the registration certificate apply to the Managing Director for extension of the tenure at least 30 days prior to the expiry of the tenure. 21. The Managing Director (a) may, after scrutinizing the application for extension of the tenure of the registration certificate permit or refuse the extension of the tenure. (b) Shall, if the extension of the tenure of the registration certificate is permitted cause payment of the prescribed annual fee to be made and extend the tenure. Chapter V Duties of the Holder of a Registration Certificate 22. The holder of a registration certificate shall (a) abide by the terms and conditions of the registration certificate. 8 (b) pay in full the registration fee and annual fee prescribed by the Ministry of Mines according to the type of the relevant operation on the day of obtaining the registration certificate. Chapter VI Designation of the Oyster Fishing Ground 23. The Ministry of Mines shall (a) form the Committee for Survey and Demarcation of the Boundary of the Oyster Fishing Ground consisting of the following persons, in order to carry out the work of survey and demarcation of the boundary of the oyster fishing ground (1) Managing Director ---------------- Chairman Myanma Pearl Enterprise (2) One representative ---------------- Member from the Department of Mines, Ministry of Mines (3) One representative ---------------- Member from the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Livestock Breeding and Fisheries (4) One representative ---------------- Member from the office of the Commander-in Chief (Navy) Ministry of Defence (5) One representative from ----------------- Member the relevant Divisional Command (6) One representative ---------------- Member from the relevant State/Divisional Peace and Development Council 9 (7) One to Three Experts in ---------------- Member respect of pearl enterprise (operation) (8) Deputy General Manager ---------------- Secretary Myanma Pearl Enterprise (b) It may re-constitute the Committee, if necessary. 24. The Committee shall compile a report for survey and demarcation of the boundary of the Oyster Fishing Ground and submit the same to the Ministry of Mines. 25. The Ministry of Mines shall (a) co-ordinate with the Ministry of Livestock Breeding and Fisheries in respect of the report for survey and demarcation of the boundary of the oyster fishing ground and submit to the Government with its remarks. (b) on obtaining the approval of the Government declare by notification the survey and demarcation of the boundary of the oyster fishing ground. 26. If the Ministry of Mines is desirous of making survey and demarcation of the boundary of the oyster fishing ground in the territorial waters which is administered by any Government department or organization, it shall before doing so (a) make prior co-ordination with the relevant Government department or organization and obtain the opinion thereof. (b) insert as a condition in the permit, the particulars which the relevant Government department or organization wishes to include (insert) under the work requirement. 27. The Ministry of Mines (a) may modify (alter) or cancel the demarcation of the boundary of the whole or part of the oyster fishing ground with the approval of the Government . Such modification (alternation) or cancellation shall be declared by notification. 10 (b) The map indicating the area of the oyster fishing ground which includes the boundaries of the designated oyster fishing ground shall be distributed to the relevant Government departments. Chapter VII Miscellaneous 28. In exercise of the powers conferred under section 15 of the Law, the Ministry of Mines may, from time to time issue necessary prohibitions to protect and conserve oyster fishing grounds from destruction and oyster from extinction. 29. The Ministry of Mines may, in respect of pearl production exempt vessels conducting scientific research from payment of fees. 30. The Managing Director may, from time to time amend (alter) the terms and conditions contained in the registration certificate. 31. The Myanma Pearl Enterprise may, with the approval of the Ministry of Mines display and sell pearls within the country and abroad. 32. The Chief Inspector who is the Managing Director shall report to the Ministry of Mines on his activities. 33. The Inspectors shall report to the Chief Inspector on their activities. Sd/ Brigadier-General Ohn Myint Minister The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Mines From (Ma-Pa-La-1) Application for Permission to carry out Oyster Fishing and Collecting, Artificial Breeding of Oysters, Oyster Rearing, Pearl Culturing, Pearl Harvesting and Marketing of Shell with Foreign Investment [ Rule 3 (a)] To The Minister Ministry of Mines Yangon Dated Subject: Applying for Permission to carry out Pearl Production with Foreign Investment under the Myanmar Pearl Law. As I wish to carry out pearl production ( oyster fishing and collecting, artificial breeding of oysters, oyster rearing, pearl culturing, pearl harvesting, marketing of shell) in Myanmar with foreign investment, in accordance with the Myanmar Pearl Law, I herewith apply for permission to do so. 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Nationality, Citizenship Scrutiny card Number, Passport Number and Address of Applicant 2. Name, Registration Number of Company making the application and Address of place where Company is situated 3. Operations desired to be carried out 4. Amount of Capital for the Operation 5. Bank Deposit for Performance of the Operation 6. Locality (Region) where Operation is desired to be carried out (Approximate Area) (To attach Reference Map, if any) 7. Township where Worksite is situated 8. Towns in Transit 9. Material to be Produced 10. Period for which Operation is desired to be carried out 11. Techniques to be used according to the operation [ To state (mention) experience (if any) in Country of origin] 12. Proposed Work Agreement (draft) (attached) 13. Other particulars desired to be mentioned Signature Name Company From (Ma-Pa-La-2) Application for Permission to carry out Artificial Breeding of Oysters, Oyster Rearing, Pearl Culturing and Pearl Harvesting with Local Investment [ Rule 3 (b) ] To The Minister Ministry of Mines Yangon Dated Subject: Applying for Permission to carry out Pearl Production with Local Investment under the Myanmar Pearl Law. As I wish to carry out pearl production ( Artificial Breeding of Oysters, Oyster Rearing, Pearl Culturing and Pearl Harvesting) in Myanmar with local investment, in accordance with the Myanmar Pearl Law, I herewith apply for permission to do so. 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, and Address of Applicant 2. Name, Registration Number of Company making the application and Address where Company is situated 3. Operations desired to be carried out 4. Amount of Capital for the Operation 5. Bank Deposit for Performance of the Operation 6. Locality (Region) where Operation is desired to be carried out (Approximate extent of the Area) (To attach References Map, if any) 7. Township where Worksite is situated 8. Towns in Transit 9. Material to be Produced 10. Period for which Operation is desired to be carried out 11. Techniques to be used according to the operation [ To state (mention) experience, if any ] 12. Proposed Work Agreement (draft) (attached) 13. Other particulars desired to be mentioned Signature Name Company From (Ma-Pa-La-3) The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Mines PERMIT [ Rule 4 (d) ] Permit No: Dated The Government of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Mines hereby issues a Permit to the following person/ organization to carry out pearl production , Oyster Fishing and Collecting. Artificial Breeding of Oyster, Oyster Rearing, Pearl Culturing, Pearl Harvesting and Marketing of Shell) with Foreign Investment: 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Nationality, Citizenship Scrutiny card Number, Passport Number and Address of Person who has obtained a Permit 2. Name and Registration Number of Company which has obtained a Permit and Address of Place where Company is situated 3. Designation of Area under the Permit (a) Place where situated (b) Extent of the Area (c ) Designated Area 4. Township where Worksite is situated 5. Towns in Transit 6. Operation Permitted 7. Tenure Permitted 8. Date of Permission 9. Date of Expiry of Tenure 10. Conditions contained in the Permit (a) Shall comply with the agreements and conditions contained in the Agreement relating to the permitted operation. (b) Shall carry out according to the investment contained in the proposal. (c ) Shall carry out only the permitted operation within the area contained in the Permit. (d) Shall also abide by the conditions stipulated from time to time. Minister Ministry of Mines From (Ma-Pa-La-4) The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Mines PERMIT [ Rule 4 (d) ] Permit No: Dated The Government of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Mines hereby issues a Permit to the following person / organization to carry out Artificial Breeding of Oysters, Oysters Rearing, Pearl Culturing, and Pearl Harvesting with Local Investment under section 5 of the Myanmar Pearl Law: 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number and Address of Person who has obtained a Permit 2. Name and Registration Number of Company which has obtained a Permit and Address of place where Company is situated 3. Designation of Area under the Permit (a) Place where situated (b) Extent of the Area (c ) Designated Area 4. Township where Worksite is situated 5. Towns in Transit 6. Operation Permitted 7. Tenure Permitted 8. Date of Permission 9. Date of Expiry of Tenure 10. Conditions contained in the Permit (a) Shall comply with the agreements and conditions contained in the Agreement relating to the permitted operation. (b) Shall carry out according to the investment contained in the proposal. (c ) Shall carry out only the permitted operation within the area contained in the Permit. (d) Shall also abide by the conditions stipulated from time to time. Minister Ministry of Mines From (Ma-Pa-La-5) Application for Permission to carry out Oyster Fishing and Collecting with Local Investment [ Rule 5 (a) ] To The Managing Director Myanma Pearl Enterprise Ministry of Mines Dated Subject: Applying for Permission to carry out Oyster Fishing and Collecting with Local Investment under the Myanmar Pearl Law I here with apply for permission to carry out Oyster Fishing and Collecting in Myanmar with local investment in accordance with the Myanmar Pearl Law. 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, and Address of Applicant 2. Name, Registration Number of Company making the application and Address where Company is situated 3. Operations desired to be carried out 4. Locality (Region) where Operation is desired to be carried out 5. Particulars relating to the Vessel to be used (a) Name and Type of Vessel (b) Size (c ) Particulars relating to the main engine and auxiliary engines installed (d) Type and capacity of air compressor (e) Diving equipment to be used 6. Number of the crew and diving technicians of the vessel (Remark: shall be divers registered with the Myanma Pearl Enterprise) 7. Technique of diving for oysters 8. Quantity of oysters to be obtained within the permitted tenure(estimate) 9. Shall comply with the Myanmar Pearl Law and Rules, the orders, directives and stipulations issued by the Ministry of Mines and Myanma Pearl Enterprise Signature Name Company From (Ma-Pa-La-6) Application for Permission to carry out Marketing of Shell with Local Investment [ Rule 5 (b) ] To The Managing Director Myanma Pearl Enterprise Ministry of Mines Dated Subject: Applying for Permission to carry out Marketing of Shell with Local Investment under the Myanmar Pearl Law I here with apply for permission to carry out Marketing of Shell in Myanmar with local investment in accordance with the Myanmar Pearl Law. 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, and Address of Applicant 2. Name, Registration Number of Company making the application, Address of Company, Operation and Place where Sales shop is situated 3. Supporting documents to the effect that cottage industry is carried out and that marketing of finished goods of shells is carried out (attached) 4. Whether or not there is experience of carrying out shell operation, if there is experience to mention the method of operation 5. Programme (Arrangement) desired to be carried out in respect of shell 6. Shall comply with the Myanmar Pearl Law, Rules and the order, directives and stipulations issued by the Ministry of Mines and the Myanma Pearl Enterprise. Signature Name Company From (Ma-Pa-La-7) The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Mines Myanmar Pearl Enterprise Permit for Carrying out Oyster Fishing and Collecting with Local Investment [ Rule 6 (d) ] Permit No: --------------------- Dated The Government of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Mines hereby issues a Permit to the following person/ organization to carry out Oyster Fishing and Collecting with Local Investment under section 7 of the Myanmar Pearl Law: 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, and Address of Person who has obtained a Permit 2. Name and Registration Number of Company which has obtained a Permit and Address of Place where Company is situated 3. Designation of Area under the Permit 4. Number of Oyster Diving vessel to be used in the operation (To mention the name of vessels that have been registered) 5. Technique and Equipment to be used in Oyster diving 6. Tenure Permitted 7. Date of Permission 8. Date of Expiry of Tenure 9. Conditions contained in the Permit (a) Oyster diving vessels and Pearl Culturing (Diving) Technicians to be used in the Oyster Fishing and Collecting Operation shall be registered separately. (b) A person who has obtained a Permit shall abide by the Myanmar Pearl Law and Rules, order and directives issued by the Ministry of Mines and the Myanma Pearl Enterprise. (c ) Shall also abide by the conditions stipulated from time to time. Signature Name Managing Director From (Ma-Pa-La-8) The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Mines Myanma Pearl Enterprise Permit to Carry out Marketing of Shell with Local Investment [ Rule 6 (d) ] Permit No: --------------------- Dated The Government of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Mines hereby issues a Permit to the following person/ organization to carry out Marketing of Shell with local investment under section 7 of the Myanmar Pearl Law: 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, and Address of Person who has obtained a Permit 2. Name and Registration Number of Company which has obtained a Permit and Address of Place where Company is situated 3. Address of Factory, Warehouse (if any) of the Shell finished goods of the Person who has obtained a Permit 4. Address of Sales shop (if any) of the Shell finished goods of the Person who has obtained a Permit 5. Tenure Permitted 6. Date of Permission 7. Date of Expiry of Tenure 8. Conditions contained in the Permit (a) The Myanma Pearl Enterprise which has the right under the Law to produce and sell lawfully and local and foreign Joint-Venture Management Committees which have been assigned responsibility by the Myanma Pearl Enterprise have the lawful right to sell shell raw materials in accordance with the stipulations. There is the right to re-sell such shells as finished goods or as shells. Natural oysters shall not be finished, killed and shell extracted with-out permission. Unlawful marketing of shells shall not be carried out. (b) Local and Foreign Re-sale of shells shall be carried out in accordance with existing laws. (c ) Shall also abide by the conditions stipulated from time to time. Signature Name Managing Director From (Ma-Pa-La-9) Application for Permission to Register utilization of a Vessel as Oyster Diving Vessel [ Rule 12 (a) ] To The Managing Director Myanma Pearl Enterprise Dated Subject: Applying for Permission to Register Utilization of a Vessel as Oyster Diving Vessel I here with apply for permission to register utilization of the following vessel as oyster diving vessel in accordance with the Myanmar Pearl Law. 1. Name, Designation, Responsibility, Nationality, Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, Passport Number and Address of Applicant 2. Name, Registration Number of Company making the application and Address of Place where Company is situated 3. Whether or not he/it is a person/company who/ which has obtained a Permit from the Ministry of Mines to carry out pearl production. If Permit has been obtained, to mention number and date of permit 4. If it is for searching, fishing and sale of virgin oysters for Myanma Pearl Enterprise, whether or not it has operated as an oyster diving vessel which has obtained a registration certificate; to mention if it has 5. Name of registered vessel 6. Particulars relating to the vessel (a) Type of vessel and registration number, country where registered (b) Size and measurement (c ) Particulars relating to the type of main engine installed and registration (d) Particulars relating to the type of auxiliary engine (e) Particulars relating to the type of air compressor (f) Particulars relating to the diving equipment to be used (g) Electronic devices installed, which have obtained a permit (h) Front, rear, left and right four photographs of the vessel (attached) 7. Place and locality of oyster fishing ground from where oysters are desired to be dived 8. Quantity of oysters expected (anticipated) to be finished 9. Shall comply with the Myanmar Pearl Law and Rules, orders, directives and conditions issued by the Ministry of Mines and the Myanma Pearl Enterprise. If there is failure, will submit to the appropriate taking of action. Signature Name Company From (Ma-Pa-La-10) Application for Permission to Register Working as a Pearl Culturing Technician [ Rule 12 (b) ] To The Managing Director Myanma Pearl Enterprise Ministry of Mines Dated Subject: Applying for Permission to Register Working as a Pearl Culturing Technician I herewith apply for permission to register working as a Pearl Culturing Technician in accordance with the Myanmar Pearl Law. 1. Name of Applicant (In Myanmar/English) 2. Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, Passport Number 3. Nationality, Citizenship 4. Name of Parents 5. Date of Birth (Age) 6. Educational Qualification Acquired (True Copy of Degree Certificate attached) 7. Certificate of Expertise granted by the Myanma Pearl Enterprise and Grade 8. Full (Complete) Address of Applicant 9. Experiences relating to the operation (to mention according to the dates) (in chronological order) 10. Place of work where he was employed (If served as a Government servant, to attach supporting documents) 11. Present employment 12. Whether or not departmental action has been taken against him. Whether or not he has undergone punishment (penalty)/ offence 13. Shall comply with the Myanma Pearl Law and Rules, orders, directives and conditions issued by the Ministry of Mines and Myanmar Pearl Enterprise Signature Name Company From (Ma-Pa-La-11) Application for Permission to Register Working as a Pearl Culturing (Diving) Technician [ Rule 12 (c) ] To The Managing Director Myanma Pearl Enterprise Ministry of Mines Dated Subject: Applying for Permission to Register Working as a Pearl Culturing (Diving) Technician I herewith apply for permission to register working as a Pearl Culturing (Diving) Technician in accordance with the Myanmar Pearl Law. 1. Name of Applicant (In Myanmar/English) 2. Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, Passport Number 3. Nationality Citizenship 4. Name of Parents 5. Date of Birth (Age) 6. Educational Qualification 7. Certificates relating to expertise acquired or whether or not he has attended a diving training course 8. Full (Complete) Address of Applicant 9. Experiences relating to the operation (to mention according to the dates) (in chronological order) 10. Place of work where he was employed (If served as a Government servant, to attach supporting documents) 11. Present employment 12. Whether or not department action has be taken against him. Whether or not he has undergone punishment (penalty)/ offence 13. Shall comply with the Myanma Pearl Law and Rules, orders, directives and conditions issued by the Ministry of Mines and Myanma Pearl Enterprise Signature Name Company From (Ma-Pa-La-12) The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Mines Myanma Pearl Enterprise Oyster Diving Vessel Registration Certificate [ Rule 13 (d) ] Registration No: Dated The Government of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Mines, Myanma Pearl Enterprise hereby issues a Registration Certificate to the vessel of the following person/ organization as an Oyster Diving Vessel under section 10 of the Myanmar Pearl Law: 1. Name and Nationality of the Person and name of Company which has obtained a Registration Certificate 2. Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number or Passport Number of Person who has obtained a Registration Certificate and Company Registration Number 3. Full (Complete) Address of person who has obtained a Registration Certificate and Address of Place where the Company is situated 4. Name of Vessel 5. Size and Registration Number of Vessel 6. Engines installed (a) Type and Registration of Engine (b) Number of Engine (c ) Country of production (d) Horse - Power 7. Type of Air compressor and related particulars 8. Quantity of oysters to be fished 9. Electronic devices which are installed and which have already obtained a permit 10. Tenure of Registration Certificate 11. Date of Issue of Registration Certificate 12. Date of Expiry of Tenure 13. Designation of Area of Fishing Ground 14. A person who has obtained a Registration Certificate shall comply with the Myanmar Pearl Law and Rules, orders, directives and conditions issued by the Ministry of Mines and the Myanma Pearl Enterprise. 15. Conditions contained in the Registration Certificate (Shall also abide by the statements attached and the stipulations from time to time). Signature Name Managing Director Conditions (1) This Registration Certificate shall always be kept at the place of work (Worksite). (2) The Registration Certificate shall not be transferred, lent or sold to any other person. (3) On interrogation and scrutiny by responsible persons, the Registration Certificate shall be produced. The list of names of the crew and the divers who have been registered shall be submitted together with the cards issued by the department and on which the photographs are affixed. (4) No additions or alternations shall be made on the Registration Certificate. (5) The Myanma Pearl Enterprise shall be informed immediately in case of loss or destruction of the Registration Certificate. (6) In order that the person who has obtained a Registration Certificate may confirm the fishing ground in which he is to dive, he shall obtain prior confirmation once a month from the relevant Branch office of the Myanmar Pearl Enterprise. He shall carry out the oyster fishing operation only after he has obtained confirmation. (7) On obtaining naturally formed pearl, cultured pearl and shell he shall deliver the same to the relevant Branch office of the Myanma Pearl Enterprise, instead of keeping (holding) them in his possession. (8) He shall not dive for oyster in any place other than in the permitted fishing ground. (9) He shall abide by the conditions stipulated from time to time. From (Ma-Pa-La-13) The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Mines Myanma Pearl Enterprise Pearl Culturing Technician Registration Certificate [ Rule 13 (d) ] Registration No: Dated The Government of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Mines, Myanma Pearl Enterprise hereby issues a Registration Certificate to the following person to work as a Pearl Culturing Technician under section 10 of the Myanmar Pearl Law: 1. Name of Person who has obtained a Registration Certificate (Myanmar/English) 2. Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, Passport Number 3. Nationality, Citizenship 4. Name of Parents 5. Date of Birth (Age) 6. Educational Qualification Acquired 7. Certificate of Expertise issued by the Myanma Pearl Enterprise and Grade 8. Full (Complete) Address 9. Operation for which registration Pearl Culturing is permitted Technician/Artificial Breeding of Oysters Technician 10. Area (Region) Permitted - Departmental pearl island (stations)under the Myanma Pearl Enterprise and pearl island (stations) where joint-ventures established in co-operation with the Myanma Pearl Enterprise are situated. 11. Tenure of the Registration Certificate 12. Date of Issuance of the Registration Certificate 13. Date of expiry of the tenure 14. The person who has obtained the Registration Certificate shall comply with the Myanmar Pearl Law and Rules, orders, directives and stipulated conditions issued by the Myanma Pearl Enterprise. 15. Conditions contained in the Registration (Mentioned on the reverse Certificate side) Signature Name Managing Director Conditions (1) Only the holder of this Registration Certificate has the right to work as a Pearl Culturing Technician/ Artificial Breeding of Oyster Technician. (2) When responsible persons enter the worksite (Place of work) and carry out inspection, this Certificate shall be produced and the holder thereof shall submit to inspection, if necessary. (3) If it is desired to continue the operation after expiry of the tenure of the Registration Certificate, the holder shall apply again for a new Registration Certificate at least (30)days prior to the expiry of the tenure. (4) There is no right to carry out an operation with a Registration Certificate that has exceeded its permitted tenure. (5) There is no right to transfer and hold a Registration Certificate. (6) Shall also abide by the conditions stipulated from time to time. From (Ma-Pa-La-14) The Government of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Mines Myanma Pearl Enterprise Pearl Culturing (Diving)Technician Registration Certificate [ Rule 13 (d) ] Registration No: Dated The Government of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Mines, Myanma Pearl Enterprise hereby issues a Registration Certificate to the following person to work as a Pearl Culturing (Diving) Technician under section 10 of the Myanmar Pearl Law: 1. Name of Person who has obtained a Registration Certificate (Myanmar/English) 2. Citizenship Scrutiny Card Number, Passport Number 3. Nationality, Citizenship 4. Name of Parents 5. Date of Birth (Age) 6. Educational Qualification 7. Certificate of Expertise Acquired or Certificate of Passing the Diving Training Course 8. Full (Complete) Address of Person who has obtained a Registration Certificate 9. Tenure of the Registration Certificate 10. Date of issuance of the Registration Certificate 11. Date of expiry of the tenure 12. Operation for which registration is To earn a liveli hood permitted in the diving operation relating to pearl culturing 13. Area (Region)in which there is the Myanma Seas right of utilization (Myanma territorial waters) 14. The person who has obtained the Registration Certificate shall comply with the Myanmar Pearl Law and Rules, orders and directives issued by the Myanma Pearl Enterprise. 15. Conditions contained in the (Mentioned on the Registration Certificate reverse side). Signature Name Managing Director Conditions (1) Only the holder of this Registration Certificate has the right to work as a diving Technician. (2) When responsible persons enter the worksite (Place of work) and carry out inspection, this Certificate shall be produced and the holder thereof shall submit to inspection, if necessary. (3) The holder shall apply again for a new Registration Certificate at least (30) days prior to the expiry of the tenure. (4) There is no right to carry out a diving operation with a Registration Certificate that has exceeded its permitted tenure. (5) There is no right to transfer and hold a Registration Certificate. (6) Shall also abide by the conditions stipulated from time to time.