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Fisheries Ordinance, 1977.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
The principal object of this Ordinance, which passed the House of Assembly, is to provide for a new framework for the promotion and development of fishing particularly with a view to proposals to extend fisheries limits to 200 nautical miles.
The Ordinance is divided into five Parts: General, definitions, territorial sea, powers of the Minister (I); Licensing of vessels, fishing by foreigners, licences for fish processing establishments (II); Enforcement measures, authorized officers (III); Offences and legal proceedings (IV); Miscellaneous; powers of Minister, research, protection of fish (V).
Long title of text
An Ordinance to make provision for the promotion and regulation of fisheries and fisheries industries in the Gilbert Islands and its fishery limits.
Date of text
Notes
Repeals the Fisheries Ordinance.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No