Fisheries Act 1994 (No. 21 of 1994). Country/Territory Papua New Guinea Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Photocopy, 14 pp. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Institution Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Traditional rights/customary rights Policy/planning Access right Foreign fishing Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes The Act entered into force on 8 December 1994. Abstract The present Act consists of the following Parts: Preliminary (I); National Fisheries Authority (II); Management, Development and Regulation of Fishing (III); Enforcement (IV); Miscellaneous (V); Repeal (VI); Savings and Transitional (VII). Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Fisheries Act (Chapter No. 214). Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1980 Keyword: Basic legislation, Foreign fishing, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Tuna Resources Management Act (Chapter No. 224). Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1977 (1980) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Marine fishes Source: FAO, FAOLEX Continental Shelf (Living Natural Resources) Act (Chapter 210). Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1974 (1980) Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Continental shelf, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Continental Shelf (Living Natural Resources) (Amendment) Act 1984 (No. 16 of 1984). Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1984 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Protected area, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Fisheries Regulation 1995 (No. 2 of 1995). Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1995 Keyword: Marine fishes, Processing/handling, Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries Management Act, 1998. Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1998 (2006) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Traditional rights/customary rights, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX