MEDIA BRIEFING - MARINE LIVING RESOURCES ACT

Issued by: Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

INVITATION MEDIA BRIEFING ON THE OPERATIONALISATION OF THE MARINE LIVING RESOURCES ACT

The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Dr Z Pallo Jordan invites you to a media briefing on the operationalisation of the new

LIVING MARINE RESOURCES ACT NO. 18 OF 1998.

DATE: MONDAY, 31 AUGUST 1998 TIME: 11H00 VENUE: RAINFOREST ROOM, 120 PLEIN STREET, CAPE TOWN

The Minister will elaborate on the changes that will be brought about due to the implementation of the new Act. This will include the future of the Quota Board, an introduction of the new structures, and the extention of the user pay principle to all recreational fishers. Representatives will also be given the opportunity to raise relevant questions at this meeting.

To RSVP or for further information, please contact: Mureda Hougaard on (021) 402 3028 / 402 3025