Ontario Fishery Regulations, 2007 (SOR/2007-237).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Marine fishes Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Coastal zone management Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Enforcement/compliance Fishing authorization Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Indigenous peoples Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

The present Regulations, other than subsection 45(2), section 48 and subsection 49(2), come into force on 1 January 2008. Subsection 45(2), section 48 and subsection 49(2) come into force on `1 January 2010.

Abstract

The present Regulations enact section 43a of the Fisheries Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to the management and control of the sea-coast and inland fisheries. Part I concerns licences in general dealing with the following matters: terms and conditions of licences, prohibition on bringing bait into Ontario, invasive fish, specially protected fish, close times applicable to fish sanctuaries, prohibited fishing methods and gear, use of artificial light, release of fish, variation of close times, fishing quotas and size limits. Part 2 regards sport fishing. This Part contains provisions on sport fishing methods, angling close times, angling quotas and size limits, provincial possession limits. provincial trout and salmon aggregate quota, daily catch and retain quotas and size limits, non-resident daily catch and retain quotas and size limits, non-resident quotas and size limits, angling from a fishing vessel, sport fishing quotas in boundary waters, possession of fish caught by angling, possession or use of bait, angling restrictions, fishing at night, sport fishing other than angling, live holding methods, identification and measurement of fish. Parts 3 lays down provisions relating to commercial fishing and commercial bait fishing. Eight Schedules are enclosed. The text consists of 44 sections divided into 3 Parts.

Full text

English

Website

www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Indigenous peoples, Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Crustaceans, Navigation, Aquatic plants, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Institution, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Ontario Fishery Regulations, 1989 (S.O.R./89-93).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2018)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX