Fisheries Regulations 1998.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Size Total allowable catch Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Fishing charge Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

These Regulations implement the Fisheries Act 1995 by providing for the control and management of fisheries in Victoria on a sustainable basis and by facilitating the transition of existing licences under the Fisheries Act 1968 to licences with equivalent entitlements under the Fisheries Act 1995. The Regulations cover commercial fishery licences (Part 2), defines commercial fishery licence conditions (Part 3), regulates recreational licences (Part 4), sets prohibitions and restrictions on fishing (Part 5) including size limits, catch limits and seasons and prescribes offences and penalties.

Full text

English

Website

www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1995.

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Non-commercial fishing, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Seasons, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Australia | 2009 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Enforcement/compliance, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX