Fisheries Act 1989 (Act No. 18).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Registration Non-commercial fishing Foreign fishing Access right Fishing gear/fishing method Research Processing/handling Mariculture Aquaculture Concession Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization

Geographical area

Oceania, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

The Act consists of 62 sections which are divided into 10 Parts, i.e.: Preliminary (I); Fisheries Conservation, Management and Development (II); Foreign Fishing (III); Fishing Licences (IV); General Provisions (V); Powers of Authorized Officers (VI); authorized Observers (VII); Sale, Release and Forfeiture of Retained Property (VIII); Jurisdiction and Evidence (IX); Miscellaneous (X).

Full text

English

Website

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Whaling Industry Act.

Legislation | Tonga | 1935 (1988) | Repealed

Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fisheries (Local Fishing) Regulations 1995 (No. 5 of 1995).

Legislation | Tonga | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Processing/handling, Registration, Non-commercial fishing, Internal trade, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1993 (Act No. 19 of 1993).

Legislation | Tonga | 1993 | Repealed

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Management Act 2002 (No. 26 of 2002).

Legislation | Tonga | 2004 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, International agreement-implementation, Foreign fishing, Community management, Fishing gear/fishing method, Total allowable catch, Registration, Institution, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX