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Marshall Islands Marine Resources Act 1997.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, 64 pp; Marshall Islands Consolidated Legislation.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

An Act to make provision for the management, conservation and development of fisheries resources of the Marshall Islands and the development of the fisheries industry, and in relation with this the establishment of the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Marine Resources Act (Chapter 1, Title 33).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1966 (1980)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Resources (Trochus) Act 1983 (Public Law 1983-15).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1983

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority Act 1988.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1988 (1989)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Marshall Islands Fisheries Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1998

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Access right, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Fish products, International trade, Transshipment, Fishing authorization, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2019

Keyword: Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Alien species, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Authorization/permit, Biosecurity, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Drugs, Fish disease, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Mariculture, Offences/penalties, Precautionary principle, Processing/handling, Protection of species, Standards, Sustainable use, Traceability/product tracing, Registration, Freshwater pollution, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Waste management, Aquatic plants, Coral, Crustaceans, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Molluscs, Trade in species, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Harvest Regulations 2020.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Allocation/quota, Inspection, International trade, Fish products, Enforcement/compliance, Landing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (Amendment) Act 2018 (P.L. 2018-64).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2018

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Education, Financing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Research, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA Surplus Funds Amendment) Act 2016 (P.L. 2016-23).

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 2016

Keyword: Certification, Education, Financing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Monitoring, Research, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX