Fisheries (Conservation and Management) Regulations 1994.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Registration Non-commercial fishing Foreign fishing Access right Fishing gear/fishing method Research Processing/handling Mariculture Aquaculture Concession Enforcement/compliance Marine mammals Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Turtles Aquatic animals Coral

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

These Regulations prescribe general conservation and management measures and measures for the protection of specific species. They also prohibit the use of certain gear and provide for enforcement. The Regulations, made under the Fisheries Act 1989 and continuing into existence under the Fisheries Management Act, make provision with respect to various matters relating to marine fisheries in Tonga, including: (a) licensing of local fishing and commercial sport fishing; (b) licensing of foreign fishing vessels; (c) conditions that apply to foreign fishing vessel licences; (d) reporting by foreign vessels; (e) transhipment of fish; (f) fish processing establishment licences; (g) marketing of fish; (h) prohibited fishing of marine mammals; (i) exportation of fish products; and (j) use of fish fences and fish aggregating devices.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1989 (Act No. 18).

Legislation | Tonga | 1989 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Non-commercial fishing, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Research, Processing/handling, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Concession, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX