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Public Law 19-21.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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