Fisheries (Protection of Bonefish on Kiritimati) Regulations 2008.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Offences/penalties Research Royalties/fees Non-commercial fishing Protection of species Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

These Regulations set out offences, including (a) to fish within the waters of Kiritimati without a valid tourist fishing permit, (b) to use a net (other than a dip net) to fish, (c) to catch, kill, fish for or possess a bonefish, (d) sell or offer for sale bonefish or any product derived from bonefish, and penalties for any person who contravenes any provision of this Regulation. Furthermore, these Regulations lay down procedures and principles for tourist fishing permit and research permit, and provisions on the additional powers of authorized officers, wildlife wardens, appointment of fishing guides to be authorized persons for the purposes of these Regulations. The Schedule to these Regulations list the fees for issuance and renewal of tourist fishing permit. These Regulations shall apply to Kiritimati and the waters of Kiritimati.

Full text

English

Website

www.spc.int

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act Cap. 33.

Legislation | Kiribati | 1977 (1992)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Processing/handling, Traditional rights/customary rights, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX