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

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation, management sustainable utilisation and development of fisheries resources in the Kingdom and other matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Community management Fishing gear/fishing method Total allowable catch Registration Institution Policy/planning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization High seas Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
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)

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, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Tonga National Marine Seaweed (Limutanga’u) Fisheries Management and Development Plan 2012- 2013.

Legislation | Tonga | 2012

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Marine area, Waste prevention, Access-to-information, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Processing/handling, Business/industry/corporations, International trade, Mariculture, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Research, Sustainable development, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Sea Cucumber Fishery Management and Development Plan.

Legislation | Tonga | 2007

Keyword: Artisanal fishing, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Processing/handling, Business/industry/corporations, International trade, Mariculture, Policy/planning, Protection of environment, Research, Sustainable development, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tonga Deepwater Fishery Management Plan 2017-2019

Legislation | Tonga | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Sustainable use, Total allowable catch, Fishing vessel, Registration, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Research, International trade, Public participation, Institution, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Food security, Fish products

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 (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, Artisanal fishing

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, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Vessel Monitoring System) Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Tonga | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Marking/identification, Registration, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing

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 Management (Conservation) Regulations 2008.

Legislation | Tonga | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Seasons, Size, Non-commercial fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Allocation/quota, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Turtles, Coral, Marine mammals

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 (Fishing Vessels) Licensing Regulations 2020.

Legislation | Tonga | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, High seas, Marine fisheries, Marking/identification, Offences/penalties, Research, Transshipment, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Management (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2004.

Legislation | Tonga | 2004

Keyword: Contract/agreement, Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Management (Amendment) Act No. 20 of 2009.

Legislation | Tonga | 2009

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Biosafety, Certification, Fishery management and conservation, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX