Fisheries (Gulf St. Vincent Prawn Fishery Rationalization) Act 1987.

Country/Territory: Australia
Territorial subdivision: South Australia
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1987 (1999)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to provide for rationalization of prawn fishing in the Gulf of St. Vincent and Investigator Strait; to amend the Fisheries Act 1982; and for other purposes.

Subject: Fisheries
Keyword: Crustaceans Policy/planning Protected fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing charge
Geographical area: Oceania

Abstract: This Act aims at rationalizing prawn fishing in the Gulf of St. Vincent and Investigator Strait. For this purpose, the Act authorizes the Minister to cancel licences in excess to ten for prawn fishing in the area and provides for compensation, the Minister has also the power to purchase the vessels and equipment of former licensees. The Act also provides for charges on licences.
Full text: English
Website: www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Fisheries Management Act 2007.

Legislation | Australia | 2007 (2017)

Keyword: Alien species, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Basic legislation, Crustaceans, Fish disease, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Marine protected areas, Protected fishing area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX