Niue Fisheries Protection Ordinance 1965 (No. 32 of 1965).
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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The Ordinance is divided into three Parts: Preliminary (I); Protection of Fish (II); Miscellaneous Provisions (III).
The definition of "fish" includes fish and shellfish and every other marine animal, whether mammal, reptile, or crustacean and any other organic marine product (sect. 3). Section 5 provides for the prohibition of explosives, firearms, poison, or underwater breathing apparatus. A "fono" for fish may be declared by the Chief Agricultural Officer. During a fono, no person may enter the area for which the fono is declared or take any fish (sects. 6 and 7). Section 9 empowers the enforcement officers to destroy water plants called Lakau Niukini. The Cabinet may make regulations to implement the Ordinance.
The definition of "fish" includes fish and shellfish and every other marine animal, whether mammal, reptile, or crustacean and any other organic marine product (sect. 3). Section 5 provides for the prohibition of explosives, firearms, poison, or underwater breathing apparatus. A "fono" for fish may be declared by the Chief Agricultural Officer. During a fono, no person may enter the area for which the fono is declared or take any fish (sects. 6 and 7). Section 9 empowers the enforcement officers to destroy water plants called Lakau Niukini. The Cabinet may make regulations to implement the Ordinance.
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Long title of text
An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to Fish Protection (3 December 1965).
Entry into force notes
The Ordinance shall come into force on 1 February 1965.
Notes
1985 consolidated version of the Niue Fish Protection Ordinance No. 32 of 1965.
Repealed
Yes
Publication reference
Regional Compendium of Fisheries Legislation (Western Pacific Region), FFA/FAO, June 1993, pp. 1074-1077.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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