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Fisheries Management (Blue Crab Fishery) Regulations 2013.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Protected fishing area Allocation/quota Registration Crustaceans Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Fishing charge Protection of species Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 September 2013.
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 12 sections completed by two Schedules, implement the Fisheries Management Act 2007 by providing the management scheme for the Blue Crab and by constituting the Blue Crab Fishery. They regulate the following issues: Registration; Blue crab pot entitlements and carriage of crab pots on boats; Individual blue crab catch quota system; Catch and disposal records; Periodic returns, Licensing and related fees. Schedule 1 deals with Aquatic resources prescribed for Blue Crab Fishery.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Management Act 2007.

Legislation | Australia | 2007 (2017)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Fisheries Management (Blue Crab Fishery) Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2013)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Protected fishing area, Allocation/quota, Registration, Crustaceans, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX