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Tuna Resources Management Act (Chapter No. 224).

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977 (1980)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Being an Act relating to the development and management of a tuna fishing industry.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Institution Marine fishes
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act establishes a Tuna Resources Management Advisory Committee and defines its functions and its organization structure. The Committee shall consists of government officials and representatives of commercial tuna-fishing companies (sect. 3). The Committee may, at its own initiative or at request of the Minister, report to the Minister as to: (a) the total sustainable yield of tuna in offshore seas; (b) the proposed tuna catch levels in the offshore seas; (c) licensing of vessels and; (d) any other aspects of resources management relevant to the development and efficient operation of the Papua New Guinea tuna-fishing industry.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Fisheries Act 1994 (No. 21 of 1994).

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1994

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Access right, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX