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Notice of prohibition of fishing activity.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
National Gazette No. G57, 4 April 2002.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquatic animals Coral Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Foreign fishing Internal trade International trade Marine fisheries Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Notice prohibits the harvesting, buying, selling and exporting of all Sedentary Organisms and products by non-citizens, unless licensed to do so.

Full text
English
Website
www.spc.int

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Management Act, 1998.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1998 (2006)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Traditional rights/customary rights, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX