Fisheries Act (Chapter No. 214). Country/Territory Papua New Guinea Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleBeing 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Marine fisheries, Processing/handling, Fish products, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries Act 1994 (No. 21 of 1994).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