Fisheries Act 1996

Fisheries Act 1996
New Zealand Parliament

An Act—
(a) to reform and restate the law relating to fisheries resources; and
(b) to recognise New Zealand's international obligations relating to fishing; and

(c) to provide for related matters
Date of Royal Assent 13 August 1996
Related legislation
Fisheries Act 1983
Status: Current legislation

The Fisheries Act 1996 is a New Zealand Act of Parliament. It is divided into five areas: recreational, customary, environmental, commercial and international fishing. It is administered by the Overseas Investment Commission and the Ministry of Fisheries.

There are regular prosecutions under the act for the taking of Paua.[1][2][3]

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10846198
  2. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10827660
  3. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10766827
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