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Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 25).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to revise and consolidate the Laws of the Province respecting the fishery and to encourage and promote programs to sustain and improve the fishery.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Aquaculture Aquatic plants Aquatic animals Processing/handling Special fund Credit Non-commercial fishing Inspection Coastal zone management Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance Mariculture Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to: a) consolidate and revise the fisheries law; b) encourage, promote and implement programs that will sustain and improve the fishery, including aquaculture; c) service, develop and optimize the harvesting and processing segments of the fishing and aquaculture industries; d) assist the aquaculture industry to increase production; e) expand recreational and sport-fishing opportunities and ecotourism; f) foster community involvement in the management of coastal resources; g) provide training to enhance the skills and knowledge of participants in the fishery; h) increase the productivity and competitiveness of the processing sector. Section 25 establishes that the body corporate known as the Nova Scotia Fisheries Loan Board is continued under the new name Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board. The aim of the Board is to make loans and guarantees of loans to fishers, aquaculturists, companies, co-operatives, associations or other persons in order to encourage, sustain, improve and develop the fishing industry in the Province. The Act consists of 101 sections divided into 9 Parts as follows: Introduction (I); Administration (II); Training, technology and development (III); Lending for fisheries and aquaculture development (IV); Aquaculture (V); Sea plants harvesting (VI); Licensing and inspecting of fish and fish products (VII); Recreational fishing (VIII); Enforcement, investigation and penalties (IX).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations (N.S. Reg. 15/2000).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2011)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Data collection/reporting, Fish disease, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Inspection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 286/84).

Legislation | Canada | 1984 (2015)

Keyword: Size, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Processing/handling, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Regulations (N.S. Reg. 191/80).

Legislation | Canada | 1980 (2009)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Credit, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Buyers' Licensing and Enforcement Regulations (N.S. Reg. 99/2000).

Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2015)

Keyword: Internal trade, Aquaculture, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Cartilaginous fishes, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Indigenous peoples, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Recreational Fishing Regulations (N.S. Reg. 44/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001

Keyword: Fishing area, Non-commercial fishing, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 55/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2016)

Keyword: Marine area, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Live Fish Possession Regulations (N.S. Reg. 212/2012).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations (N.S. Reg. 347/2015).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Data collection/reporting, Fish disease, Registration, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 348/2015).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Monitoring, Environmental standards, Biosecurity, Standards, Protection of environment, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Aquatic plants, Quarantine, Inspection, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Registration, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX