Fisheries Act (C.C.S.M. c. F90).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Institution Fishery management and conservation Credit Allocation/quota Inspection Special fund Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

This Act is divided into 5 Parts. Many sections hav been repealed since passed. The purpose and intent of this Part I, Marketing, provides for the control and regulation of the marketing of freshwater fish, locally within the province. Sections 8, 9 and 10 establish requirements for licensing, dealing, purchasing and processing fish and also specific exceptions. Part II is fully repealed. Part II.1 deals with licensing permits. Part II.2 outlines enforcement application procedures. Part III contains details on fisherman's loans. The Lending Agency will receive money from the consolidated fund, (sect. 19 (1)); its authority to provide loans is given to it under section 21. Part IV deals with general dispositions, and includes Offences and Penalties, Disposal of property, (sect. 29), and Reports by minister (sect. 31). Part V highlights the quota entitlement system. This refers to a right of a fisherman, to fish a certain quantity of one or more species of fish, in a particular area and for a particular season, for commercial purposes.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.mb.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fishing Licensing Regulation (Man. Reg.124/97).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2011)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Transportation Loadslip Regulation (Man. Reg.152/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2005)

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Licence Fee Regulation (Man. Reg.119/97).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2013)

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commercial Fishermen's Records Regulation (Man. Reg. 151/94).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2003)

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Fish products, Business/industry/corporations, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Restitution Regulation (Man. Reg. 146/2015).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX