Fisheries Management Act 2002 (No. 26 of 2002).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation International agreement-implementation Foreign fishing Community management Fishing gear/fishing method Total allowable catch Registration Institution Policy/planning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization High seas

Geographical area

Oceania, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to the management of conservation of fisheries resources of Tonga and provides rules relative to fishing in Tongan waters by domestic and foreign fishing vessels, fishing by Tongan vessels on the high seas and the processing and exportation of fish. The Act further defines offences, defines jurisdiction and provides for various matters of miscellaneous character.

Full text

English

Website

www.tonga-law.to

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fisheries Act 1989 (Act No. 18).

Legislation | Tonga | 1989 (1998) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Non-commercial fishing, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Research, Processing/handling, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Concession, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fisheries Regulations 1992.

Legislation | Tonga | 1992

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties, Turtles, Aquatic animals, Coral, Marine mammals, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Special Management Area Order (GS No. 20 of 2004).

Legislation | Tonga | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Local Fishing) Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Tonga | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Processing/handling, Registration, Non-commercial fishing, Internal trade, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Limu Tanga’u) Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Tonga | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, HACCP, Aquatic plants, International trade, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Conservation and Management) Regulations 1994.

Legislation | Tonga | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Non-commercial fishing, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Research, Processing/handling, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Concession, Enforcement/compliance, Marine mammals, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Turtles, Aquatic animals, Coral

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Management (Processing and Export) Regulations 2008.

Legislation | Tonga | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Standards, Processing/handling, Inspection, International trade, Authorization/permit, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Codex Alimentarius, HACCP

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Coastal Communities) Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Tonga | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Coastal zone management, Community management, Fishing area, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Protected fishing area, Policy/planning, Non-governmental entity, Institution, Public participation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stowage of Gear Regulations (G. 4 of 1974).

Legislation | Tonga | 1974 (1988)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Vessel Monitoring System) Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Tonga | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Marking/identification, Registration, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX