Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2016 (P.L. 2017 - 49). Country/Territory Marshall Islands Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend Title 51, Chapter 2 of the MIRC, in order to address the issue of shark bycatch with practical implications on commercial fishing. Subject Fisheries Keyword Artisanal fishing Bycatch Cartilaginous fishes Certification Fishery management and conservation Internal trade Marine fisheries Protection of species Research Non-commercial fishing Geographical area Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 14th of November, 2017. Abstract This Act makes amendments in the Principal Act regarding the prohibition of catching, possession, sale and trade of sharks. To this end, any person shall catch, capture or intentionally engage in fishing for sharks or retain or be in possession any part thereof or intentionally remove the fins or tail of any shark or otherwise mutilate or injure on land or within the fisheries waters of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This Act allows conducting research on sharks only by the holders of a license or permit from the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority. Furthermore, this Act permits fishing for shark for subsistence use, provided that no person shall harvest shark that has been declared as protected species. Moreover, this Act lays down regulation imposing restrictions or catch limit on all or certain species, and provision on penalties for the contravention to these prohibitions. Full text English Website rmiparliament.org References - Legislation Amends Fisheries Act. Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1997 (2006) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Policy/planning, High seas, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Turtles, Endangered species, International trade, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX