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

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy.
Long title
An Act to amend the Marine Resources Act 1989.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Access right Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act shall be read together with and deemed part of the Marine Resources Act. It consists of 11 sections amending sections of the 1989 Act which deal with: access agreement; drifnet fishing activities; cancellation or suspension of fishing licences; prohibited fishing methods; powers of authorized officers between limits of fishery waters; removal of parts from seized vessels; courts power of forfeiture; removal of item in custody; jurisdiction of the High Court; observer devices.

Full text
English

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