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Fisheries (Spanner Crab) Management Plan 1999.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
1999 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Seasons Protected fishing area Non-commercial fishing Traditional rights/customary rights 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
Abstract

This management plan provides for the use and conservation of spanner crab. It declares which are closed seasons for spanner crab (Part 2) and regulates the taking of spanner crabs (Part 3). Part 4 and 5 are dedicated to commercial fishing of spanner crabs in different areas, Part 6 is dedicated to recreational fishery and Part 7 states that the rights of Aborigines and of Torres Strait islanders are not affected by this plan. Part 8 covers the review, amendment and repeal of the plan and Part 9 contains miscellaneous provisions, among others on buyer licences and on fisheries offences. The plan is completed by three schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Allocation/quota, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment, Exploration, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Management Plans Amendment Management Plan (No.1) 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Traditional rights/customary rights, Authorization/permit, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX