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Fisheries (Shellfish) Rules 2017.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Seasons Size Total allowable catch Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Indigenous peoples Aquatic animals 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 21 March 2017.
Abstract

These Rules apply to the shellfish fishery. The Rules provide for shellfish fishery total allowable catch, opening and closing seasons for shellfish fishery, minimum size limits, limits on taking and possessing shellfish, fishing gear, offences, reporting, etc. The Rules set out provisions relating to the different classes of shellfish fishing licences as specified in the text.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.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 (Shellfish) Rules 2007.

Legislation | Australia | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Indigenous peoples, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX