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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 title
An 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Repealed by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