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Fisheries Act (Act No. 6 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Solomon Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to revise the Laws relating to fisheries and to make provision for the proper management and development of fisheries in Solomon Islands; and to repeal the Fisheries Act, 1972.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Foreign fishing Access right Institution Special fund Fishing gear/fishing method Processing/handling Aquaculture Mariculture International trade Research Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
The Act shall, come into operation on such date as the Minister may appoint by notice published in the Gazette.
Abstract

The main body of this Act is divided into 2 Parts: A Part relative to fisheries administration, management, conservation and regulation of fishing and a Part dealing with enforcement. For the purposes of this Act the Minister shall exercise in relation to fisheries such powers and functions as provided under this Act. In exercising his powers under this Act, the Minister shall have regard to the principles of fisheries management and conservation as laid down in section 4. There is established a Fisheries Advisory Council which shall advise the Minister on such matters relating to the conservation, protection and development of fisheries in Solomon Islands and such other matters as the Minister may from time to time require (sect. 5). Under section 6 there is established a Fisheries Management and Development Fund for the management and development of fisheries in Solomon Islands. Each provincial government shall prepare and keep under review a plan for the management and development of fisheries in its provincial waters other than fisheries of highly migratory species (sect. 7). Subject to the provisions of the Provincial Government Act each Provincial Assembly may make Ordinances not inconsistent with this Act or any regulations made under this Act, for the regulation of fisheries within its provincial waters. Ordinances made under section 10 may provide for any or all of the specified matters (sect. 10). Sections 17 to 23 contain rules relative to fishing and research fishing by foreign vessels. The remaining provisions of Part II deal with licences in general, use of explosives, etc., aquaculture operations, import and export of fish, driftnet fishing, fish processing establishments, and records to be kept by persons person engaged in fishing, fish processing, fish marketing or the export of fish or fish products. (sects. 24 to 35). The text consists of 61 sections divided into 4 Parts and completed by 1 Schedule containing rules relative to the Fisheries Advisory Council.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Act, 1972.

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1981

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fisheries (PNA Third Implementing Arrangement) Regulations 2010 (L.N. 22 of 2010).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2010

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, High seas, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Prohibition of Export of Dolphins) Regulation 2005 (L.N. No. 124 of 2005).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2005

Keyword: Marine mammals, International trade, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Sale of Beche-de-Mer) Order, 2010 (L.N. No. 157 of 2010).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2010

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Prohibition of Export of Dolphins) Regulation 2013 (L.N. No. 89 of 2013).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2013

Keyword: Marine mammals, International trade, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (PNA Third Implementing Arrangement) Regulations 2012 (L.N. 62 of 2012).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, High seas, Fishing gear/fishing method, Monitoring, Cartilaginous fishes, Marking/identification, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Vessel Day Scheme) Regulations 2012 (L.N. 63 of 2012).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Test Seining Light Fishing Operation) Order 2014 (L.N. No. 11 of 2014).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 6 of 2009).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Management Act (No. 2 of 2015).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2015

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Access right, Special fund, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, International trade, Artisanal fishing, Community management, Traditional rights/customary rights, Monitoring, Inspection, Landing, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marine fisheries, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Endangered species, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX