Fisheries Enforcement Act. Country/Territory Marshall Islands Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Oceania Abstract This Act assigns the primary responsibility for fisheries enforcement to the Seychelles Fishing Authority and makes provision for the enforcement of fisheries law of the Marshall Islands, jurisdiction and civil procedures in relation to infringement of fisheries rules and the appointment and powers of authorized officers and observers. The Act also prohibits the contamination of Fishery Waters. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Amended by Title 51 (Fisheries) Amendment Act, 2011 (P.L. 2011 - 103). Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2011 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, High seas, Protected fishing area, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Harbour, Precautionary principle, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Transshipment, Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Landing, Monitoring, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX