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Fishing Access and Licensing Act.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Marshall Islands Consolidated Legislation, 2004.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Access right Foreign fishing Policy/planning Data collection/reporting Aquaculture Mariculture Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision in relation with the access to Fishery Waters of the Marshall Islands and the licensing and registration of fishing vessels or fishermen by the Authority.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amended by

Title 51 (Fisheries) Amendment Act, 2011 (P.L. 2011 - 103).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, High seas, Protected fishing area, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Harbour, Precautionary principle, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Transshipment, Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Landing, Monitoring, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX