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Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations (SOR/90-351).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Regulations respecting the management of contaminated fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Prohibited fishing area Fish disease Enforcement/compliance Fishing authorization Fishing charge
Geographical area
Americas, North America
Abstract

The present Regulations enact sections 8 and 43 of the Fisheries Act. For the purpose of the present Regulations “contaminated” with respect to fish, means fish in or on which bacteria, toxins, chemical compounds or other substances are present to a degree that may constitute a danger to public health. In this connexion, section 3 established that where a Regional Director General has reason to believe that fish of any species in any area are contaminated, the said Director may issue an order pr

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2016)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Navigation, Aquatic plants, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Institution, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX