Fisheries (Fish Species Restrictions) Notice 1983. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Crustaceans Size Mesh Fishing gear/fishing method Bycatch Marine fisheries Aquatic animals Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract Sections 3 to 14 place restrictions on the taking of specified finfish and shellfish and rock lobsters, such as minimum size and weight, mesh size and prohibited fishing methods. Sections 15 to 17 contain general restrictions such as return of unlawful fish and the handling of salmon bycatch. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1983. Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Act 1983 (No. 14 of 1983). Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 (2011) Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Institution, Protected fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX