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Act No. 36 on the Directorate of Fisheries.

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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
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Abstract
The present Act lays down provisions on the functions and competence of the Directorate of Fisheries. The Directorate shall work on administrative projects in the field of fisheries, and report to the relevant ministries. It shall be responsible for the implementation of the Fisheries Management Act and shall also be responsible for the administration and supervision in accordance with the Act on Salmon and Trout Fishing, the Act on Fish Farming, etc. It shall also be responsible for the collection, processing and publication of information in the field of fisheries, as well as other tasks that will be entrusted to the Directorate by law or a decision of the relevant Ministry. The Act also contains detailed provisions on tariffs and fees for services provided by the Directorate, including fees for inspections and fishing licenses.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 36 of 27 May 1992, as last amended by Act No. 47 of 23 May 2018.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lög um Fiskistofu.