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Get Fish Hatchery License in Freshwater

This service enables individuals to obtain a license to engage in freshwater fish hatchery activities.

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Required documents

  • Copy of ID card
  • Proof of ownership or lease contract
  • Copy of the cadastral drawing
  • No objection letter
  • Schematic design
  • Certified water analysis certificate
  • Fee for reviewing a request for the first time

    Fee to be paid for reviewing a request for the first time.

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    Fee for issuing a freshwater fish hatchery license

    Fee to be paid for issuing a freshwater fish hatchery license.

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Service steps

Special conditions

  • The integrated aquaculture license for fish breeding in freshwater (hatching) is issued upon the completion of construction at the fish farm.
  • Using medications, hormones, or feed additives is not allowed without prior authorization.
  • Fish feed must be stored properly and safely.
  • Spraying chemical pesticides or medicines on trees near the fish farm and using agricultural tools for these purposes in the vicinity of the farm are prohibited.
  • Ministry technicians, specialists, and researchers must be granted access to inspect the farm and collect data to enhance fish production.
  • The licensee must allow specialists to take fish samples during harvest for analysis and research purposes.
  • The licensee is responsible for ensuring the quality of fish at harvest and during marketing, adhering to the standards set by the Ministry to maintain quality.
  • Compliance with the Fish Farming Regulations and the Quality Control of Farmed Fish, as stipulated in Ministerial Decision No. (177/2012), is mandatory.
  • Freshwater fish are bred in an integrated system that combines fish breeding (hatching) with crops.
  • The aquaculture farm area must not exceed 10% of the total farm area.
  • The farm area must be at least 3 acres.
  • The fish farm owner must comply with the water quality standards set by the ministry.
  • A sufficient source of groundwater must be available for use in aquaculture.
  • Wastewater from the fish farm should be used for irrigating crops and trees, with amounts controlled to avoid waste.
  • Discharging excess wastewater beyond the needs of the agricultural land into the sewage system or low-lying areas is strictly prohibited.
  • Introducing new species for aquaculture is prohibited without prior approval from the relevant authorities.

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