Marine Resources Act (Chapter 1, Title 33).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Management/conservation Offences/penalties Protection of species Turtles

Geographical area

Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

An Act to regulate fishing and protect endangered species in the Republic. The text consists of 6 sections: Short title (1); Fishing with explosives, poison, chemicals, etc. (2); Limitations on taking of turtles (3); Control of sponges (4); Control of "pinctada margaritifera" (black-lip mother-of-pearl oyster shell) (5); Penalties for violation of Chapter (6).

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Title 51 (Fisheries) Amendment Act, 2011 (P.L. 2011 - 103).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, High seas, Protected fishing area, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Harbour, Precautionary principle, Protection of species, Sustainable use, Transshipment, Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Landing, Monitoring, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marshall Islands Maritime Zones Declaration Act 2016 (P.L. 2016-5).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Marshall Islands Marine Resources Act 1997.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Institution, Access right, Policy/planning, Special fund, Registration, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, International trade, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX