Fisheries Act (Chapter 158). Country/Territory Fiji Document type Legislation Date 1942 (1991) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the regulation of fishing. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Enforcement/compliance Foreign fishing Registration Traditional rights/customary rights Seasons Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract An Act to make provision for the regulation of fishing in the fisheries waters of Fiji. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Fisheries (Restrictions on Use of Breathing Apparatus) Regulations, 1997 (L.N. 17 of 1997). Legislation | Fiji | 1997 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Licensing Officers (Chapter 158, Section 2). Legislation | Fiji | 1976 (1992) Keyword: Institution, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Regulations (Chapter 158, Section 9). Legislation | Fiji | 1965 (1991) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Size, Registration, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Native Fisheries Commission (Inquiries) Rules. Legislation | Fiji | 1947 (1992) Keyword: Institution, Traditional rights/customary rights Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Wakaya Marine Reserve) Regulations 2015 (L. N. No. 40 of 2015). Legislation | Fiji | 2015 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Cartilaginous fishes, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Coral, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Protection of habitats, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Turtles Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Shark Reef Marine Reserve) (Serua) Regulations 2014 (L. N. No. 41 of 2014). Legislation | Fiji | 2014 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Cartilaginous fishes, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Coral, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Protection of habitats, Marine area, Marine protected areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Offshore Fisheries Management Decree 2012 (No. 78 of 2012). Legislation | Fiji | 2012 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Allocation/quota, Transshipment, High seas, Fishing vessel, Registration, Inspection, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Aquatic animals, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX