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

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

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.

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