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An Act to amend 2 CMC § 5631 and § 5634, as it applies to the surrounding waters of the municipality of Tinian, to ensure that such regulations do not restrict the rights of persons to engage in non-commercial net-fishing (P.L. 17-57).

Country/Territory
Northern Mariana Is. (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Traditional rights/customary rights Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Family farming Artisanal fishing Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends 2 CMC § 5631 by inserting a new subsection by allowing the use of three types of nets in specified waters and for non-commercial purposes only. Non-commercial purpose means fish caught for personal or immediate family use. Any sales or distribution beyond the immediate family shall be a violation of this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.cnmileg.gov.mp