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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