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Papa by-laws 1998.

Country/Territory
Samoa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These by-laws shall come into force 14 days after the date it is published in the Government Gazette.
Abstract

By-laws governing the conservation, sustainable management and development of fisheries and marine resources for the village of Papa Palauli le Falefa in Savaii. These By-laws shall apply to all residents of the village of Papa and non-residents who fish within the fishery waters of the village of Papa. Fishing of any nature in the fish reserve, established under by-law 4, is prohibited. Illegal fishing methods such as dynamite, ava niukini and other poison, as prohibited under the Fisheries Act 1988, are also prohibited within the fishery waters of Papa (by-law 5). Prohibition and conservation measures concerning minimum size limits for fish and shellfish and minimum mesh size for nets and fish traps and other restrictions stipulated under the Local Fisheries Regulations 1995 are also declared as by-laws of Papa (6). Pollution of waters is prohibited pursuant to by-law 7. (8 by-laws)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act, 1988.

Legislation | Samoa | 1988 (2007)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Access right, Registration, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX