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Fish Inspection Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 148).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Crustaceans Aquatic animals Freshwater fishes Marine fishes Inspection Processing/handling Internal trade Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the inspection of establishments handling fish and the issuing of licences. For the purpose of the present Act "fish" means any fish, including shell fish and crustaceans, and aquatic animals, and any parts, products or by-products of them. The text consists of 10 sections as follows: Definitions (1); Minister (2); Staff (3); Federal officers (4); Issuing of licences (5); Powers of inspectors (6); Appeal (7); Seizure, detention and disposal of fish and containers (8); Offences and penalties (9); Power to make regulations (10).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fish Inspection Regulation (B.C. Reg. 12/78).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2012)

Keyword: Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Inspection, Standards, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Aquatic animals, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Form of Oath Regulation (B.C. Reg. 233/93).

Legislation | Canada | 1993

Keyword: Inspection, Contract/agreement, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Inspection Regulations (B.C. Reg. 12/78).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2012)

Keyword: Crustaceans, Aquatic animals, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Inspection, Processing/handling, Fish products, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fish and Seafood Act ([SBC 2015] Chapter 14).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Inspection, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX