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Fish Industry Act, 1953.

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1953
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy.
Subject
Fisheries, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Internal trade International trade Landing Enforcement/compliance Fish products Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Treated food
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

The Act provides for the regulation of catching, landing and sale of fish. The Governor-in-Council may make regulations in respect of registration of vessels, fishing gear, landing and storage, distribution and sale of fish, ports, fish markets and licence requirements (sect. 3). Sections 4 and 5 regulate fishing and landing of fish by foreign boats. Section 6 regulates the importation of frozen, canned or otherwhise preserved fish. (14 sections)

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Fish Industry (Amendment) Act, 1979.

Legislation | Malta | 1979

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Conservation and Management Act, 2001 (No. II of 2001).

Legislation | Malta | 2001 (2014)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Monitoring, Institution, Foreign fishing, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Fishing authorization, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX