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Marine Resources (Trochus) Act 1983 (Public Law 1983-15).

Type of law
Legislation
Source

Keywords

Abstract
An Act to regulate the harvesting of trochus. The 8 sections carry the following titles: Short title (1); Interpretation (2); Application of the Act (3); Regulation of the harvesting of trochus (4); Open season (5); Permitted taking of trochus in open season (6); Removal for replanting, etc. (7); Enforcement (8).
The Act applies to internal waters and territorial sea. Open seasons are declared by the Cabinet. Section 7 provides for permits to remove and transport trochus for the purpose of its introduction or propagation in any other area.
Date of text
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
Regional Compendium of Fisheries Legislation (Western Pacific Region), FFA/FAO, June 1993, pp. 653 and 654.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Repealed by