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Marshall Islands Marine Resources Jurisdiction Act of 1978.

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy, 14 pp.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
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
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act establishes an Exclusive Fishery Zone and an Extended Fishery Zone (sects. 8.404 and 405). Other Sections deal, inter alia, with the following matters: Allowable Catch (8.406); Maritime Authority (8.407); Delegation of Authority (8.408); Fishing Regulations (8.409); Foreign Fishing (8.410); Foreign Fishing Agreements (8.411); International Fishery Agreements (8.412); Fishing Permits (8.413); Prohibited Acts (8.414); Penalties (8.416); Forfeitures (8.417); Enforcement (8.412).

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

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