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Fisheries (Fish Aggregating Device Management) Regulations, 2014.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
These Regulations lay down rules for the registration of fish aggregating devices; additional requirements for licensed vessels to deploy FADs; obligation of purse seine vessels to keep FAD logbook and reporting; marking of FADs and electronic equipment in purse seine vessels operating in the high seas; preparation of FAD management plan in accordance with the Fisheries Act; time and area restrictions for using FADs; reporting of FADs used in closed season; catch retention, prohibitions for fish aggregating devices; obligation to carry an authorized observer in foreign fishing vessels at all times; and offences and penalties.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on the date of its publication by Notice at the Office of Te Beretitenti.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements