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Fisheries Act.

Country/Territory
Guyana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1957 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate fishing in the waters of Guyana.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Registration Inspection Harbour International trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

This basic fisheries legislation regulates fishing both within fresh and marine waters of Guyana. The 36 sections of the Act make provision, inter alia, for the registration of fishing boats and related matters, inspection of fishing boats, licences for fishing and exportation of fish, enforcement, offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.caricomlaw.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Maritime Boundaries Act, 1977 (Act No. 10).

Legislation | Guyana | 1977 (1998)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Continental shelf, Navigation, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act (Cap 71:08).

Legislation | Guyana | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Foreign fishing, Aquaculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Inspection, Access right, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, High seas, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, International relations/cooperation, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Processing/handling, International trade, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX