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Live Fish Possession Regulations (N.S. Reg. 212/2012).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fishes Freshwater fishes Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Enforcement/compliance Fishery management and conservation Indigenous peoples Authorization/permit Keeping of live animals Wild fauna
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under section 81 of the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act. The purpose of the Regulation is to protect native fish in Nova Scotia. It shall be illegal to have a live fish in possession except for cases listed in section 4 of the present Regulations. The text consists of 4 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 25).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2021)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Aquaculture, Aquatic plants, Aquatic animals, Processing/handling, Special fund, Credit, Non-commercial fishing, Inspection, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Mariculture, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX