Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Licence (Fees) Regulations, 2010 (No. 1 of 2010).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 34 of the Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1996, prescribe fees payable for every application for a licence by a foreign fishing vessel. They also require the Cabinet to determine an annual licence fee for each category of vessel (foreign and local fishing vessels of specified length) from the range of fees set out in part 2 of the Schedule to these Regulations. The Cabinet may impose a special condition on the term of licence in accordance with section 28 of the Act. A licence holder shall re-apply for a new licence at least one month before expiry of the current licence.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.nu

References - Legislation

Implements

Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1996 (Act No. 220 of 1997).

Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX