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Special Management Area Order (GS No. 20 of 2004).

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

With this Order, the Minister of Fisheries declares specified areas to be Special Management Areas for conservation and management purposes. These areas shall be reserved exclusively for local fishing vessels of Tonga under special licenses and conditions issued by the Minister in accordance with the Fisheries Management Act. The power to establish the areas is contained in section 13(1) of the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.tonga-law.to

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Management Act 2002 (No. 26 of 2002).

Legislation | Tonga | 2004 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Community management, Fishing gear/fishing method, Total allowable catch, Registration, Institution, Policy/planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX