Conservation Amendment Act 2000 (No. 56 of 2000). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Geographical area Oceania Entry into force notes Entered into force on 15 November 2000. Abstract The new section concerns restrictions imposed on fishing for carp. Possession of restricted fish, i.e. silver carp and grass carp is regulated. a person who wants to possess carp may be required to obtain specified approvals, to make public his/her intention to possess carp in a newspaper and to prepare an environmental impact assessment. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Conservation Act. Legislation | New Zealand | 1987 (1996) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Traditional rights/customary rights, Non-commercial fishing, Inland fisheries, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Dangerous animal/harmful animal Source: FAO, FAOLEX