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Marine Resources Act 1989 (Act No. 33).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, pp. 1-43.
Long title
An Act to provide for the management and development of fisheries.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Policy/planning Fishery management and conservation Institution Non-commercial fishing Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Access right Registration Fishing gear/fishing method Research Transshipment Processing/handling Aquaculture Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

An Act to provide for the conservation and management of fishery in the fishery waters of the Cook Islands. "Fishery waters" comprises the territorial sea, the EEZ and internal waters, including lagoons, as defined in the Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1977.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1977 (Act No. 16).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1977

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Marine Resources (Licensing and Regulation of Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1995.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1995

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Transshipment, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Processing/handling, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marking/identification, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Marine Resources Amendment Act 1990 (Act No. 5).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1990 | Repealed

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Resources Amendment Act, 1991 (Act No. 1).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1991

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Resources Amendment Act 1989.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1990

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Marine Resources Act 2005 (No. 7 of 2005).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2005

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, High seas, Registration, Protection of species, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Marine mammals, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX