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Fisheries Amendment Act 1999 (No. 11 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Fisheries Act 1988.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Foreign fishing Transshipment Fishing vessel Fish products Fishing authorization
Geographical area
Oceania, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act amends the Fisheries Act 1988, which concerns the conservation, management and development of fisheries in Samoa. There are additional provisions on local commercial fishing vessel registration and the licensing of local commercial fishing vessels. The Minister may prescribe the categories of fish or fish products that may not be exported from Samoa. Fish processing establishments require a licence which may be granted by the Minister and there are additional provisions related to autho

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References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act, 1988.

Legislation | Samoa | 1988 (2007) | Repealed

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Access right, Registration, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX