Fisheries Act 1989 (Act No. 18).
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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
The Act consists of 62 sections which are divided into 10 Parts, i.e.: Preliminary (I); Fisheries Conservation, Management and Development (II); Foreign Fishing (III); Fishing Licences (IV); General Provisions (V); Powers of Authorized Officers (VI); authorized Observers (VII); Sale, Release and Forfeiture of Retained Property (VIII); Jurisdiction and Evidence (IX); Miscellaneous (X).
The Minister responsible for fisheries may, by Order, make regulations with respect to reserved fishing areas, control of export and import of fish and to all matters listed under section 59.
The Minister responsible for fisheries may, by Order, make regulations with respect to reserved fishing areas, control of export and import of fish and to all matters listed under section 59.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for the management and development of fisheries in Tonga and other matters incidental thereto.
Notes
Reprinted version of 1998 of Act No. 18 of 1989.Repeals (a) Fisheries Regulation Act, 1923; (b) Fisheries Protection Act, 1973; (c) Whaling Industry Act, 1935.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Tonga Sessional Legislation.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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