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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.

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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