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Sea Fisheries Amendment Act 1992 (No. 57 of 1992).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Institution
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

An Act to alter certain definitions; to redefine the power of the Minister of Environment Affairs to determine a certain general policy regarding the South African living marine resources; to make different provision in relation to the delegation of certain powers by the said Minister; to extend the powers of the Quota Board; to regulate anew the granting of certain rights of exploitation; to extend the said Minister's power in relation to the development of fishing harbours; to make different provision in relation to certain levies on fish and fish products and certain other marine resources; to extend the grounds upon which applications for certain licences may be refused and certain licences may be suspended or cancelled; to regulate anew the making of certain regulations by the said Minister; to make provision that the Director-General Environment Affairs be furnished with certain particulars in relation to fish or fish products that have been exported; to make different provision in relation to the issue of certain permits and the determination of the fees payable for such permits; to render certain acts punishable; and to effect certain textual adjustments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Sea Fishery Act 1988 (No. 12 of 1988).

Legislation | South Africa | 1988

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Special fund, Tax/levy, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX