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National Fishing Corporation of Tuvalu Act (Cap. 48.32).

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of a corporation known as the National Fishing Corporation of Tuvalu for the exploitation, processing and marketing of the marine resources of Tuvalu.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Institution Aquaculture Marine fisheries Fish products
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the National Fishing Corporation of Tuvalu, and defines its functions and powers and internal organization. The Corporation shall carry on business generally in the exploitation processing and marketing of marine resources and shall have powers to, among other things: (a) engage in fishing, culturing and harvesting of all forms of aquatic life; (b) process, buy, sell and market all forms of aquatic life; (c) and encourage and assist in the development of locally owned fishing enterprises. The Corporation shall be directed by a Board of Directors, which shall act in accordance with policy directions in the national interest given to it by the Minister. The Corporation shall be managed by a Manager appointed by the Minister.

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