Fisheries Management (Amendment) Act, 2012 (No. 2 of 2012).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries

Keyword

Constitutional amendment Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Institution Fishing authorization Governance Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

This Act amends the Fisheries Management Act so as to align the Act to constitutional requirements. It also concerns membership of the National Fisheries Board (sec. 8), calling meetings of the Board (sec. 13), technical advisors (sec. 20), appointment of the Managing Director (sec. 16), and grant and issue of a licence (sec. 41). Section 41 is amended by repealing the words "upon the recommendation of the Managing Director".

Full text

English

Website

www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Management Act, 1998.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1998 (2006)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Traditional rights/customary rights, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX