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Night Under-water Fishing (Prohibition) Joint Regulation (No. 7 of 1963).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Regulation
Date
1963
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Joint Regulation of the British and French Resident Commissioners prohibits under-water fishing at night on certain parts of the Efate coasts. Any person who commits an offence against the provisions of this Regulation shall be liable to a specified fine.

Full text
English
Website
www,paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2005 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX