Public Law 19-21. Country/Territory Micronesia, Fed. States Document type Legislation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to further amend section 913 of title 24 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia (Annotated), as amended by Public Law No. 18-108, to extend the application of subsection 913(4)(b) to Purse Seine Vessels to October 31, 2015, and for other purposes. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Landing Processing/handling Cartilaginous fishes Offences/penalties Foreign fishing Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act amends Title 24 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia so as to extend the requirement contained in section 913(4)(b) regarding the possession, handling and sale of unlawfully-taken fish, shark, or shark fins to purse seine fishing as from 31 October 2015. That provision requires fishing vessels to ensure that sharks are landed whole with all shark fins attached to the carcass. Full text English Website fsmcongress.fm References - Legislation Amends Title 24 of the Code of the Federal States of Micronesia on marine resources. Legislation | Micronesia, Fed. States | 1982 (2001) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Allocation/quota, Institution, Registration, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX