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Aquaculture Management (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 12 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Aquaculture Management Act 2003.
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Aquaculture Mariculture Marine pollution Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge
Geographical area
Oceania, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act amends section 26(2) of the Aquaculture Management Act 2003 by inserting the words "or the Waste Management Act 2005" after the words "subsection (1)". Section 26 prescribes that the Minister may require by notice a holder of a licence to take specified measures to minimize pollution caused by aquaculture including the discharge of effluent. "Effluent" shall now also be defined by the Waste Management Act 2005.

Full text
English
Website
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References - Legislation

Amends

Aquaculture Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 15 of 2003).

Legislation | Tonga | 2003

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Inspection, Institution, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Alien species, International trade, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX