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Fisheries Act (Cap. 9.01).

Country/Territory
Montserrat (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to revise the Fisheries Act and to make provision for the promotion, management and conservation of fisheries and fisheries resources and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Institution Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Registration Research Aquaculture Mariculture Special fund Foreign fishing Protected fishing area Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Protected area Marine protected areas Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the development, management and conservation of fish resources in the exclusive economic zone, territorial sea and internal waters of Montserrat. It establishes the Fisheries Advisory Committee, a fund called the Fisheries Deposit Account and the Fisheries Administrative Committee, which shall manage the Fund.

Full text
English
Website
agc.gov.ms

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Ordinance, 1982 (Ordinance No. 18).

Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1982

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Processing/handling, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Claim to Montserrat’s Continental Shelf Proclamation.

Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1986 (2002)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery Limits Proclamation.

Legislation | Montserrat (UK) | 1983 (2002)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX