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Fishing Industry (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 21 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Fishing Industry Act.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act amends the Fishing Industry Act by, among other things: giving a new definition of "fish", "Fishery Inspector" and "fishing" and inserting a definition of "kraal"; modifying provisions concerning offences and penalties for illegal fishing activities; giving new rules for the suspension or cancellation of a licence; adding to the regulation-making powers of the Minister so that he or she may now also prescribe the standards, conditions and requirements for the licensing and operation of fishing boats and conveyances to be used for fishing. The Act also provides with respect to offences by a body corporate.

Full text
English
Website
japarliament.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Amends

Fishing Industry Act, 1975.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1976 (2002)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Registration, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX