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Fisheries Act (Chapter No. 214).

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Being an Act related to fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Foreign fishing Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Enforcement/compliance Total allowable catch Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act outlines a general framework for the regulation of fishing in the declared fishing zone and the internal waters. Regulation making powers are vested in the Head of State.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Fisheries Processors Act 1982 (Act No. 2 of 1982).

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1982

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Processing/handling, Fish products, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act 1994 (No. 21 of 1994).

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1994

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Access right, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX