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