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Fisheries Act (Chapter 158).

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
1942 (1991)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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