Pearl and Pearl Shell (Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki Lagoons) Act 1982 (No. 8 of 1982).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
No person shall: (a) seed, cultivate or otherwise cause to be grown artificially any pearl, or; (b) seed, cultivate or propagate or transplant any pearl shell, or; (c) gather, harvest or collect any pearl or pearl shell in or from the lagoons to which this Act applies unless a permit for the Island Council has first been obtained. The Council may attach such conditions to a permit as it deems necessary and may grant exclusive licences for pearl and pearl-shell farming in defined areas of the lagoon. The Council may also declare a close season for pearl shell. Any person dissatisfied by a decision of the Council may appeal with the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the management of the Penrhyn, Rakahanga and Manihiki Lagoons.
Date of text
Notes
The Pearl Shell Fisheries Regulations of 1950 are revoked.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official publication, 2 pp.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No