Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (revised edition).

Subject

Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Foreign fishing Access right Enforcement/compliance Total allowable catch Policy/planning Institution Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Abstract

This Act makes provision for the conservation of marine fish resources of the United States. Sections are divided into four Titles: Fishery Management Authority of the United States (I); Foreign Fishing and International Fishery Agreements (II); National Fishery Management Program (III); Miscellaneous Provisions (IV). Title I provides for the establishment of a Fishery Conservation Zone (sect. 101). Title II contains Sections on access, enforcement and total allowable catch (sect. 201), internat

Full text

English

Website

www.nmfs.noaa.gov

References - Legislation

Implemented by

International Trade Documentation and Tracking Programs (50 CFR,§300.220-325).

Legislation | United States of America | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Fish products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ensuring Access to Pacific Fisheries Act (P.L. 114–327).

Legislation | United States of America | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, International organization, Transshipment, International agreement-implementation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX