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Fisheries Amendment Act 2000 (No. 20 of 2000).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Freshwater fishes Marine fishes Allocation/quota
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 1 July 2000, except for section 31.
Abstract

The purpose of the Part of this Act amending the 1996 Act is: (a) to provide for a process for the introduction into the quota management system of, and allocation of quota for, the stocks listed in the Fourth Schedule of the principal Act; (b) to introduce freshwater eel in the South Island into the quota management system. The amendment of the 1983 (Part 3) concerns taking of fish in excess of quota, and carrying forward of unused quota, and there are amendments relative to fishing for freshwater eel.

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References - Legislation

Amends

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

Fisheries Act 1983 (No. 14 of 1983).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 (2011)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Institution, Protected fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX