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Fisheries (Amendment) Act (Act No. 7 of 1991).

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (Cap 45) as amended to give further effect to the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South pacific, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method High seas Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Fisheries Act (Cap 45) as amended to give further effects to the Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific to which Tuvalu is a party. The Act amends section 14A of the Fisheries Act by inserting new subsections (3) and (4). These new subsections make it an offence for any Citizen of Tuvalu or vessel documented under the laws of Tuvalu to engage in driftnet fishing activities within the Convention Area as defined by the convention.

Full text
English
Website
www.vanuatu.usp.ac.fj

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Ordinance.

Legislation | Tuvalu | 1978 (1990)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Access right, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Marine Resources Act (48.20).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 2006 (2008)

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, High seas, Registration, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, EIA, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Internal Waters (L.N.4/89).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 1989

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX