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Public Law No. 18-48.

Country/Territory
Northern Mariana Is. (USA)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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