Act respecting commercial aquaculture (R.S.Q. c. A-20.2). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Québec Document type Legislation Date 2003 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Registration Offences/penalties Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Act lays down provisions dealing with commercial aquaculture. In particular it applies to aquaculture carried on for commercial purposes and, in the waters in the domain of the State, to aquaculture carried on for research or experimentation purposes. It also applies to the operation of fishing ponds for commercial purposes. Moreover, the activities must be carried out with due regard for public health and safety, the environment and wildlife. The Act contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed such as “aquaculture”, “fishing pond”, “person”. Thereafter the text deals with the following aspects: frameworks for aquaculture development, licences and authorization, register and information, inspection, seizure and forfeiture, regulatory powers, administrative penalties and proceedings before the administrative tribunal of Quebec. Full text English Website www.gouv.qc.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Commercial Aquaculture Regulation (R.Q. c. P-9.01, r.1). Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2020) Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Internal trade, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fish disease, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX