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Provincial Government Act, 1997.

Country/Territory
Solomon Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Solomon Islands Consolidated Legislation.
Long title
An Act to repeal the Provincial Government Act, 1996; to re-enact the Provincial Government Act, 1981, with all amendments made thereto until the date of its repeal, together with modifications and transitional provisions necessary in consequence of the repeal of the 1996 Act; and to provide for other purposes connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the establishment of provinces and provides for the definition of the tasks and functions of provinces, the transfer of functions, finance, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Guadalcanal Province Fisheries Ordinance 2009 (L.N. No. 14 of 2011).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2011

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Protected area, Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Wetlands, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Management Act (No. 2 of 2015).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2015

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Access right, Special fund, Institution, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, International trade, Artisanal fishing, Community management, Traditional rights/customary rights, Monitoring, Inspection, Landing, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marine fisheries, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Endangered species, Protection of species, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Provincial Government (Amendment) Act, 2023 (No. 2 of 2023).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2023

Keyword: Governance, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX