Fisheries Act Cap. 33. Country/Territory Kiribati Document type Legislation Date 1977 (1992) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the promotion and regulation of fishing and fishing industries in Kiribati and its fishery limits. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Processing/handling Traditional rights/customary rights Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone Territorial sea Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act shall be effective on 3rd of March, 1978. Abstract The text of the Act consists of 22 sections divided into 5 Parts: General (I); Licensing (II); Powers of authorized Officers (III); Additional Offences and Legal Proceedings (IV); Miscellaneous (V). Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Proclamation of Fishery Limits made under section 2 of the Fisheries Act. Legislation | Kiribati | 1979 (1992) Keyword: Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Processing and Export) Regulations. Legislation | Kiribati | 1981 (1992) Keyword: Processing/handling, International trade, Fish products, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Conservation and Protection (Rock Lobster - Legislation | Kiribati | 1979 (1992) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Size, Protection of species, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Prohibited Fishing Areas (Designation) Regulations. Legislation | Kiribati | 1978 (1978) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Protection of Bonefish on Kiritimati) Regulations 2008. Legislation | Kiribati | 2008 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Offences/penalties, Research, Royalties/fees, Non-commercial fishing, Protection of species, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 4 of 2008). Legislation | Kiribati | 2008 Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997 (No. 8 of 1997). Legislation | Kiribati | 1997 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1992 (No. 5 of 1992). Legislation | Kiribati | 1992 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1984 (No. 9 of 1984). Legislation | Kiribati | 1984 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1983 (No. 8 of 1983). Legislation | Kiribati | 1983 Keyword: Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1995 (No. 11 of 1995). Legislation | Kiribati | 1995 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 6 of 2009). Legislation | Kiribati | 2009 Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries Act (No. 6 of 2010). Legislation | Kiribati | 2010 Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Aquatic animals, Turtles, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX