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Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Seasons Size Non-commercial fishing Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Indigenous peoples Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These rules enter into force on 1 November 2015.
Abstract

These Rules, consisting of 148 sections divided into five Parts and completed by 14 Schedules, apply to scalefish fishery. The Rules are divided into the following parts: Preliminary (1); General Division 1 - Preliminary (2); Commercial Fishing Division 1 - Licences Subdivision 1 - General (3); Non-commercial Fishing Division 1 - General (4); and Miscellaneous (5). The Rules provide for areas where scalefish fishing may occur, matters relating to the characteristics of scalefish, opening and closing seasons of saclefish fishery, commercial and non-commercial fishing gear, limits on the taking and possessing of fish and for the authority to take scalefish using a fishing licence. Part 3 set out detailed provisions relating to the different classes of scalefish fishing licences, including: granting of certain licences; fishing for commercial purposes; prohibition on commercial fishing in certain areas, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995.

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Allocation/quota, Aquatic animals, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Inspection, Institution, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Traditional rights/customary rights, Cartilaginous fishes, Foreign fishing, Indigenous peoples, Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2011)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Seasons, Size, Non-commercial fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX