Fisheries Act 1996

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 currently administered by the Ministry of Primary Industries, but was originally administered by the Overseas Investment Commission and the Ministry of Fisheries. The Act mostly deals with the minimum size requirements and maximum quantity limit for each species of fish and seafood before they can be caught for selling or consumption.

Fisheries Act 1996
New Zealand Parliament
Long title 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
Royal assent	13 August 1996
Related legislation
Fisheries Act 1983
Status: Current legislation

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

Section 186 deals with temporary closures of customary Maori fisheries, a process known as rāhui.

See also

• Fisheries Act
• Fishing industry in New Zealand

References

1. "Man jailed over illegal paua catch". 17 August 2012. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
2. "Two men charged with poaching paua". 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 10 September 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
3. "Biggest paua haul destined for black market". 17 November 2011. Archived from the original on 17 November 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2012.

External links

• Text of the Act