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

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to Official Gazette of 1 June 2000, pp. 1-5.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Registration Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, 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 registration of fishing vessels with the Chief Fisheries Officer. Section 31 provides for certificates of inspection for local fishing vessels.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act, 1993.

Legislation | Barbados | 1993 (2002)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX