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Fishing and Related Industries Compensation (Marine Reserves) Act 1997.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the payment of compensation to holders of leases, licences and permits under the Fish Resources Management Act 1994 and Pearling Act 1990 on account of the effect of marine nature reserves and marine parks constituted under the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984, and for related matters, and to make consequential amendments to the Fish Resources Management Act 1994 and the Fisheries Adjustment Schemes Act 1987.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Authorization/permit Marine fisheries Marine protected areas Subsidy/incentive
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 2 December 1997.
Abstract

This Act establishes a scheme for the provision of compensation to holders of leases, licences and permits who have suffered a loss as a result of the bringing into existence of protected areas.

Full text
English
Website
www7.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fishing and Related Industries Compensation (Marine Reserves) Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX