Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Size Allocation/quota Fishery management and conservation Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force 14 days after their notification in the Gazette. Abstract These Regulations shall apply to persons taking fish of aquatic life other than licensed fishermen. Regulations 5 to 6 fix net mesh sizes and species length for a number of fish species. Regulations 7 to 13 provide restrictions on types of nets that may be used for amateur fishing. Controls on line fishing and requirements for whitebait and quinnat salmon fishing are provided for in regulations 15 to 17. Regulations 18 to 20 set out maximum daily quotas and minimum sizes for shellfish. Regulations 23 to 26 provide specific restrictions on taking of oysters, scallops, rock lobsters and black coral. Offences and penalties are provided for in regulation 29. Full text English Website gpacts.knowledge-basket.co.nz References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act 1996 (No. 88 of 1996). Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2021) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Landing, Dispute settlement, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Notice 1983. Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Size, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1983. Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX