Public Law 15-90. Country/Territory Northern Mariana Is. (USA) Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to create a marine reserve area on Tinian from Southwest Carolinas Point and to Puntan Diablo; and for other purposes. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Seasons Protected area Marine protected areas Hunting/capture Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act creates a marine reserve area for purposes of preservation of the marine environment and to regulate the fishing and harvesting of marine life. For a period of five years any disturbance of fish and marine life shall be prohibited. Only seasonal fish species may be removed during its respective season. An assessment of the fish population and marine life shall be carried out after three years of the date of establishment of the reserve for purposes of sustainable fishing and harvesting. Full text English Website www.cnmileg.gov.mp References - Legislation Amended by An Act to amend Section 2 of Public Law 15-90; and for other purposes (P.L. 17-14). Legislation | Northern Mariana Is. (USA) | 2010 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX