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Fisheries Act, 1983 (Act No. 14 of 1983).

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984 (1992)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the development and management of fisheries and matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Institution Access right Processing/handling Research Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Allocation/quota Foreign fishing Traditional rights/customary rights Policy/planning International organization Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act is divided into 5 Parts: Preliminary provisions (Part 1); Fisheries management and development (Part 2); Marine reserves and conservation measures (Part 3); Enforcement (Part 4); General provisions (Part 5).

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Regulations, 1990.

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 1990 (1991)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Registration, Transshipment, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Seasons, Size, Molluscs, Research, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act, 2006 (Act No. 22 of 2006).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2006

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Institution, Access right, Fishing area, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Transshipment, Foreign fishing, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fishing authorization, Drugs, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Alien species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX