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Chapter 4 of Title 19 of the Kosrae State Code (Marine Resources) - Prohibited Acts.

Type of law
Legislation
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Chapter defines prohibited acts in the field of marine fisheries and related sectors such as the handling of and trade in fish and other marine resources. Prohibited acts include: engaging in inland fishing with a foreign fishing vessel; use of prohibited methods of fishing; the taking of any action likely to damage or degrade the quality of the fishery waters or fish or damage coral reefs; use of driftnets; knowingly buying, selling, possessing or otherwise trading in fish, fish products, or other marine resources obtained in violation of existing legislation; illegal taking or killing of turtles and specified crustacean and molluscs; non-observation of gear stowage or fish storage requirements; and the violation of fishery waters.
Notes
Unofficial consolidation of 2001.Interpretations in this Chapter can be found in Chapter 1 (General Provisions) of the same Title.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No