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Fisheries Management (Prohibited Activities) Regulations 2018 (L.N. No. 61 of 2018).

Country/Territory
Solomon Islands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement of the Solomon Islands Gazette No. 50 of 27 August 2018.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Animal welfare Cartilaginous fishes Coral Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Internal trade International trade Molluscs Offences/penalties Protection of species Size Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on the date of publication in the Gazette.
Abstract

These Regulations lay down rules for the prohibited activities in relation to fish or fishing gear. To this end, these Regulations shall apply only to activities, fish and gear specified in the schedule. Column 1 lists the prohibited activities, Column 2 lists the prohibition of catching certain species for any size and some species below minimum sizes, and Column 3 lists the penalty for each offence. Prohibited activities include fish for, shark finning, sell, buy, import or export.

Full text
English
Website
www.informea.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Management Act (No. 2 of 2015).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2015

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Access right, Special fund, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, International trade, Artisanal fishing, Community management, Traditional rights/customary rights, Monitoring, Inspection, Landing, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marine fisheries, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Endangered species, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Management (Prohibited Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (L.N. No. 92 of 2018).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2018

Keyword: Coral, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Protection of species, Seasons, Size, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX