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Coastal Fisheries Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-33).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to protect coastal fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries International relations/cooperation Transshipment Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Access right Offences/penalties High seas Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This text consists of 19 sections divided into 7 Titles. Short title (1); Interpretation (2); Foreign fishing vessels (3); Regulations (4); Inspection, seizure and forfeiture (5); Offences and penalties (6); Jurisdiction of courts (7).

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Coastal Fisheries Protection Regulations (C.R.C., c. 413).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2021)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, Enforcement/compliance, Transshipment, Fish products, Authorization/permit, Equipment, Navigation, Harbour, Non-commercial fishing, Landing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Canadian Laws Offshore Application Act (S.C. 1990, c. C-18.5).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (1996)

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Continental shelf

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Oceans Act (S.C. 1996, c. 31).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Institution, Coastal zone management, Sovereignty, Protected area, Biodiversity, Marine area, Endangered species, Integrated management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX