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Fisheries Commission Act, 1993 (Act No. 457 of 1993).

Country/Territory
Ghana
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a Fisheries Commission; provide for its position and functions relating to the regulation and management of utilisation of fishery resources of Ghana and for connected purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Institution Fishery management and conservation Special fund
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes a Fisheries Commission. It provides for its composition and its functions relating to the regulation and management of the utilization of fisheries resources of Ghana.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Law, 1991 (Law No. 256 of 1991).

Legislation | Ghana | 1991

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Transshipment, Landing, Inspection, High seas, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, International trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act No. 625 of 2002).

Legislation | Ghana | 2002

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Institution, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Transshipment, Landing, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, International relations/cooperation, Cartilaginous fishes, Special fund, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX