Public Law No. 18-48. 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 and one-half inch net mesh to catch Bigeye scad (Atulai) during its seasonal run in the second senatorial district; and for other purposes. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Geographical area Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act amends 2 CMC 5631 (as amended by Public Law No. 17-57) by allowing in Second Senatorial District non-commercial fishing with specified fishing gear for Bigeye Scad (Atulai) during its 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. 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