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Driftnet Prohibition Act (No. 18 of 1991).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit driftnet fishing activities and to implement the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act shall enter into force on 15 April 1991.
Abstract

This Act implements the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific, Wellington 24 November 1989. Its 31 sections are divided as follows: Title (1-3); Prohibitions on driftnet fishing and related activities (4-12); Powers of enforcement officers, etc. (13-24); Proceedings for offences, etc. (25-31).

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries (Driftnet) Regulations 1989.

Legislation | New Zealand | 1989

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Driftnet Prohibition Amendment Act 2000 (No. 60 of 2000).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2000

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX