Marine Resources (Licensing) Regulations 2012.

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Certification Offences/penalties Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Fishery management and conservation Mariculture Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Marking/identification High seas Authorization/permit Fishing vessel Management/conservation Marine area Harbour Transport/storage

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

These Regulations come into force on the day it is assented to by the Queen's Representative.

Abstract

These Regulations set forth provisions on licensing of fishing vessels of Cook Islands and foreign fishing vessels; placing, designation and marking of fish aggregating devices in compliance with applicable conservation and management measures; renewal of licences, permits and authorizations; collection of reliable and accurate information; offences and penalties. Furthermore, these Regulations set forth application procedures for the High Seas authorization, authorization to fish in the waters of another state, transhipment permit, and scientific research authorization. The forms for the application for a fishing licence, licence for a cook islands fishing vessel, licence for a foreign fishing vessel, appointment of an agent, application for high seas authorization, application for authorisation to fish in the waters of another state, and application for a transhipment permit are annexed to these Regulations.

Full text

English

Website

www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amended by

Marine Resources (Licensing Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2023

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, High seas, Marine fisheries, Transshipment, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX