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Fish Harvest Regulations 2020.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Allocation/quota Inspection International trade Fish products Enforcement/compliance Landing
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations lays down rules for banning certain harvesting methods, particularly spearfishing with scuba diving gear and the use of chemicals and/or explosives, to protect fish stocks. The Marine Resources Authority shall appoint fish inspectors to regulate minimum fish size standards for commercial fishing operations and the commercial export of such fish and fish products. The authorized fish inspectors appointed under these Regulations are solely appointed to enforce the banned harvesting methods and the minimum size standards set out herein. The prohibited methods are determined in Paragraph 5. The minimum size limits for certain species and percentage of landings are listed Schedule 1.

Full text
English
Website
rmicourts.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Marshall Islands Marine Resources Act 1997.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Institution, Access right, Policy/planning, Special fund, Registration, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, International trade, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX