Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 55/2001). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Regulation Date 2001 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Marine area Marine protected areas Authorization/permit Protected area Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The present Regulations have entered into force on 15 May 2001. Abstract The present Regulations enact the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act. Section 3 establishes that any person may harvest rock weed in areas that are: a) not closed; and b) not leased. The text – consisting of 22 sections – deals with the following aspects: permit holder identification card, revocation of permit, harvest manner, prohibition of sale/purchase, application for lease, procedure of hearings, terms and conditions of lease, record of harvest, revocation, cancellation or alteration of lease and fees and royalties for lessees. Three forms are enclosed. Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca References - Legislation Implements Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (S.N.S. 1996, c. 25). Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2021) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Aquaculture, Aquatic plants, Aquatic animals, Processing/handling, Special fund, Credit, Non-commercial fishing, Inspection, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Mariculture, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX