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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
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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