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Chapter 9 of Title 25 of the Chuuk State Code - Dynamiting Fish Prohibited.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Territorial subdivision
Chuuk
Document type
Legislation
Date
1969 (2001)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Chapter prohibits the use a canoe, boat or motor for the purpose of diving for, selling, purchasing, or possessing fish which have been caught by the illegal use of dynamite or other explosives. The Chapter also prescribes measures of enforcement and penalties in respect of this offence.

Full text
English
Website
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