Agriculture and Fisheries Act (Cap. 242).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries, Cultivated plants

Keyword

Institution Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Plant protection

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Act provides for the administration of agriculture and fisheries in the Bahamas and related matters.

Full text

English

Website

laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Agricultural Products (Tomatoes) Rules.

Legislation | Bahamas | 1938 (1987)

Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Standards, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Onions (Export) Rules (Cap. 242).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1942 (1987)

Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Standards, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seal Fisheries (Crown Colonies and Protectorates) Orders in Council, 1913 (Cap. 242).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1913 (1956)

Keyword: Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural Products (Fruit and Vegetable) Rules (Cap. 242).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1931

Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, International trade, Fruits/edible nuts, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Products (Fisheries) Rules.

Legislation | Bahamas | 1954 (1965)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Fishing area, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Vending, Fish products, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act, 2020 (No. 40 of 2020).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2020

Keyword: Animal health, Aquaculture, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Biodiversity, Certification, Community management, Enforcement/compliance, Cooperative/producer organization, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Fish disease, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Framework law, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Harbour, High seas, Inspection, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Landing, Marine fisheries, Marine protected areas, Maritime zone, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Precautionary principle, Protected fishing area, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Public participation, Registration, Research, Risk assessment/management, Rural employment, Seasons, Special fund, Sustainable use, Territorial sea, Transshipment, Drugs, Food security, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX