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Act to ban bottom trawling in Palau's EEZ (RPPL No. 7-17).

Country/Territory
Palau
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to ban the practice of bottom trawling in the Territorial waters and exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Palau, and for related purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act prohibits: to engage in or assist in bottom trawling in the territorial sea or Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Palau; to engage in or assist in bottom trawling anywhere in the world by Palauan nationals or vessels or any business entity, regardless of type, which is registered in or otherwise licensed to do business in the Republic of Palau. The Act prescribes civil and criminal penalties for offences committed under this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org