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Fisheries Act (Cap 71:08).

Country/Territory
Guyana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Guyana.
Long title
An Act to provide for the promotion, management and development of fisheries and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Foreign fishing Aquaculture Fishing gear/fishing method Registration Inspection Access right Fishing vessel Policy/planning High seas Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Marking/identification International relations/cooperation Authorization/permit Fish products Processing/handling International trade Marine area Marine protected areas Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Protected area
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

This Act regulates fishing within internal and marine waters (inclusive the EEZ) of Guyana by both domestic and foreign fishing vessels. The Act also concerns fishing on the high seas by Guyana vessels, marine reserves, processing of fish and international trade in fish products.

Full text
English
Website
legalaffairs.gov.gy

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Guyana | 1957 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Registration, Inspection, Harbour, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fisheries (Aquatic Wild Life Control) Regulations, 1966 (Regulations No. 3).

Legislation | Guyana | 1966

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Inspection, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations 1957.

Legislation | Guyana | 1957 (1969)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Internal trade, International trade, Landing, Harbour, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Exemption from Registration) Order, 1957 (Order No. 32).

Legislation | Guyana | 1957

Keyword: Registration, Fishing vessel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations No. 3 of 2018.

Legislation | Guyana | 2018

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Bycatch, Certification, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, High seas, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Marking/identification, Monitoring, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Registration, Research, Inspection, Aquaculture, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Products) Regulations No. 13 of 2022.

Legislation | Guyana | 2022

Keyword: Animal health, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Fish disease, Fish products, Fishing vessel, Freshwater fishes, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Landing, Marine fishes, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Crustaceans, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, HACCP, Inspection, International trade, Molluscs, Monitoring, Packaging/labelling, Pesticides, Potable water, Precautionary principle, Processing/handling, Public health, Residues, Standards, Toxicity/poisoning, Traceability/product tracing, Drugs, Waste management, Wildlife products, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX