Public Law No. 18-32. Country/Territory Northern Mariana Is. (USA) Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend 2 CMC 15831, as amended by public law 17-13, to authorize one-half inch net mesh to catch Bigeye scad (Atulai) and to allow net fishing for goat fish (Tlao) during their seasonal run in the first senatorial district; and for other purposes. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act amends 2 CMC 5631 (as amended by Public Law No. 17-13) by allowing in First Senatorial District non-commercial fishing with specified fishing gear for Bigeye Scad (Atulai) and Juvenile Goat Fish (Tiao) during their seasonal run. Non-commercial purpose means fish caught for personal or immediate family use. Any sales or distribution beyond ones immediate family shall be a violation of this Act. The Act also specifies fees for mesh nets and requires the Rota Resident Director of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources to promulgate rules and regulations designating the period of the seasonal run for Atulai and Tiao and other necessary rules and regulations consistent with this Act. Full text English Website www.cnmileg.gov.mp References - Legislation Amends Fair Fishing Act of 2000 (P.L. 12-14). Legislation | Northern Mariana Is. (USA) | 2000 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Traditional rights/customary rights, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX