Whaling Industry Act. Country/Territory Tonga Document type Legislation Date 1935 (1988) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Tonga 1988 Edition, CAP. 124. Long titleAn Act to regulate the whaling industry. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Marine mammals Hunting/capture Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract The wounding, capture, taking or killing of whales of all species is prohibited unless approved by Privy Council in accordance with section 3. Section 3 provides that His Majesty in Council may make Regulations in respect of any exceptions to the prohibition of capture, taking or killing of any species of whales. No Regulations to date were issued. Offences are prescribed. Full text English Website www.paclii.org References - Legislation Repealed by Fisheries Act 1989 (Act No. 18). Legislation | Tonga | 1989 (1998) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Registration, Non-commercial fishing, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing gear/fishing method, Research, Processing/handling, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Concession, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX