Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2000 (No. 8 of 2000).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Registration Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

Definitions of "commercial fishing" and "related activities" are modified. Section 8 is amended by rewording a provision regarding the power of the Minister to grant fishing licences to foreign crafts. Section 10 provides that a sport fishing licences may be issued by the Chief Fisheries Officer in such form as he may approve. This Officer may also issue local fishing licences (sect. 11). Section 12 concerns the issue of commercial fishing licences. Section 18 concerns applications for registrat

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act, 1993.

Legislation | Barbados | 1993 (2002)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation, Access right, Foreign fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Registration, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX