Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority Act 1988.

Subject

Fisheries

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

Geographical area

Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

An Act to establish a Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority and a Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority Fund and to regulate foreign and local fishing. The 55 Sections are divided into 8 Parts: Preliminary (I); Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (II); Foreign Fishing (III); Activities Other Than Foreign Fishing (IV); Finance (V); Violations and Penalties (VI); Observers and Enforcement Officers (VII); General (VIII).

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Marshall Islands Marine Resources Jurisdiction Act of 1978.

Legislation | Marshall Islands | 1978

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Total allowable catch, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Institution, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Rules and Regulations on Foreign Fishing Agreements and Fish Processing Establishments.

Legislation | Marshall Islands

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Processing/handling, Access right

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Repealed by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