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Marine Resources Amendment Act 1989.

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Marine Resources Act of 1989. Section 12 of the principal Act concerning foreign fishing vessels is amended by the deletion of the words "a fine not exceeding $100,000" from subsection (7). These words are substituted by the words "a minimum fine of not less than $100,000".

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References - Legislation

Amends

Marine Resources Act 1989 (Act No. 33).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1989

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX