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Fisheries (Ban of Driftnet Fishing) Act 1999.

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Consolidated Acts of Samoa 2015.
Long title
An Act to ban the practice of driftnet fishing in all waters over which Samoa claims jurisdiction and in the area of the Wellington Convention.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishing charge High seas
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act concerns the ban on the practice of driftnet fishing in all waters over which Samoa claims jurisdiction and the area of the Wellington Convention. The Wellington Convention refers to the Wellington Convention for the Prohibition of Fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific (sect. 2). Driftnet fishing in the fishery waters of Samoa is prohibited (sect. 3). No Samoan vessel shall: (a) be used for, or assist in driftnet fishing activities in the area covered by the Convention; or (b) possess or have on board a driftnet while in the area covered by the Convention. No Samoan citizen shall engage or assist in any driftnet fishing activities in the area covered by the Convention. The Head of State may make Regulations for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act (sect. 6).

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Fisheries Management Act 2016 (No. 8 of 2016).

Legislation | Samoa | 2016

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Framework law, Marine fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, High seas, Local government, Community management, Precautionary principle, Fishing authorization, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Access right, Monitoring, Inspection, Registration, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Fish products, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX