Article 2The FA shall be in charge of the following matters:
1. Planning, research, formulation, promotion, and supervision of policies, laws, and regulations for fisheries.
2. Planning, implementation, and supervision of measures to manage marine resources conservation measures, as well as surveys, assessments, and scientific research related to fisheries.
3. Planning, coordination, promotion, and supervision of policies for management of fishing vessels and crew members.
4. Planning, coordination, and promotion of international fisheries affairs and fisheries matters involving foreign countries or foreign nationals.
5. Planning, coordination, promotion, and supervision of management and development of the aquaculture industry.
6. Planning, research, formulation, management, and supervision of policies, laws, and regulations for guiding fishermen’s (fisheries industry) organizations.
7. Planning, coordination, promotion, and supervision of marketing, processing, and food safety of aquatic products.
8. Planning, promotion, and supervision of fishing harbors and other fisheries industry facilities.
9. Supervision, coordination, and promotion of the subsidiary fishery radio and communication organizations.
10. Other fisheries-related matters.
Article 6To meet operational needs, the FA may ask for approval from the Executive Yuan to dispatch personnel overseas to handle relevant matters; such assignments shall be handled on the basis of the “Organization Act of Diplomatic Missions of the Republic of China(Taiwan).”