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Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1990 (No. 5 of 1990).

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (Cap. 45) as amended to enable effect to be given to the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Fisheries Act by inserting definitions of “driftnet” and “driftnet fishing activities” and by completely prohibiting such activities. A new section 14A makes it an offence for any person or fishing vessel whether local or foreign, from engaging in any driftnet fishing activities within Tuvalu’s fishery limits.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Ordinance.

Legislation | Tuvalu | 1978 (1990)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Access right, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Marine Resources Act (48.20).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 2006 (2008)

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, High seas, Registration, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, EIA, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Internal Waters (L.N.4/89).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 1989

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX