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Fisheries (Foveaux Strait Dredge Oyster Fishery) Amendment Act 1998 (Act No. 006 of 1998).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Fisheries Act 1996 and other fisheries legislation in relation to the Foveaux Strait dredge oyster fishery.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Allocation/quota Total allowable catch Data collection/reporting Molluscs Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The 1996 Act is amended to make provision for the following matters in relation with dredge oyster fishery in the Foveaux Strait: limits on aggregation of percentage of ownership in oysters; allocation of annual catch entitlement, minimum holdings of annual catch entitlement; conversion factors; disposal of fish by commercial fishers; penalties; Foveaux Strait dredge oyster fishery subject to quota system; quota management area defined; quota allocations. The Fisheries Act 1983 is likewise amended.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act 1996 (No. 88 of 1996).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Landing, Dispute settlement, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

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

Amended by

Fisheries (Remedial Issues) Amendment Act 2001 (No. 33 of 2001).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2001

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Registration, High seas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX