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Fisheries Conservation and Protection (Rock Lobster -

Country/Territory
Kiribati
Document type
Regulation
Date
1979 (1992)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Size Protection of species Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

"Any person who catches, takes, kills, has in possession, sells, exposes for sale, buys for sale or consigns to any person for the purpose of sale- (a) any immature rock lobster; (b) any female rock lobster bearing its eggs, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $ 100 or imprisonment for 3 months" (art. 3). A rock lobster shall be deemed to be immature if the length of the carapace is less than 85 millimetres measured from its eyes (art. 2(b)).

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act Cap. 33.

Legislation | Kiribati | 1977 (1992)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Processing/handling, Traditional rights/customary rights, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries (Conservation and Management of Coastal Marine Resources) Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Kiribati | 2019

Keyword: Certification, Community management, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, International trade, Protection of species, Marine fisheries, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX