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Fisheries Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 149).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Institution Basic legislation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Aquatic plants Fish products Cartilaginous fishes Waterworks Fishing authorization Fishing charge Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act governs the exploitation of fisheries resources in British Columbia. It is divided into 4 Parts, entitled as follows: General provisions (1); Licensing of fisheries (2); Licensing of fish and aquatic plant processors and fish buying stations (3); Fish protective devices (4).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Aquaculture Regulation (B.C. Reg. 78/2002).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2012)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Registration, Aquatic plants, Inspection, Mesh, Equipment, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Drugs, Fishing charge, Fish disease, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 (SOR/96-137).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2014)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Protected fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture Regulation (B.C. Reg. 364/89).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2000)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Registration, Aquatic plants, Inspection, Mesh, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing charge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act Regulations (B.C. Reg. 140/76).

Legislation | Canada | 1976 (2012)

Keyword: Mariculture, Processing/handling, Marine fishes, Equipment, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Shellfish Regulation (B.C. Reg. 11/83).

Legislation | Canada | 1983 (1988)

Keyword: Crustaceans, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fish and Seafood Act ([SBC 2015] Chapter 14).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Inspection, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX