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Fisheries Act 1982.

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (1988)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Foreign fishing Marine mammals Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Inland fisheries Protected fishing area Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act provides for the management and development of fisheries in the EEZ, territorial sea, archipelagic waters, and internal waters of Vanuatu.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Fisheries (Amendment) Act (No. 2 of 1989).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1989

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2005 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX