Introduction
This fact sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to legal issues related to fishing, including traditional fishing rights, licensing under the Fisheries Act, gazettal of marine reserves, size limits, gear restrictions, protected species and fisheries compliance and enforcement issues.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The boundaries of traditional fishing grounds (qoliqoli) have been mapped by the Native Lands and Fisheries Commission and recorded on the Register of Native Fishing Rights. To request access to the register, contact the Native Lands and Fisheries Commission.
A person who holds traditional fishing rights over a qoliqoli (‘resource owner’) may fish for subsistence purposes (not for trade or business) in the qoliqoli without a permit or licence.
Disclaimer
This fact sheet provides general information about the law, and is no substitute for legal advice relating to your particular situation. ELA accepts no responsibility for any loss resulting from reliance on the information provided in this fact sheets.
Law current as at 1 March 2010. Environmental Law Association © 2010.
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