Manihiki (Natural Resources) By-Laws No. 5 of 2003

Made 2003-06-03 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Language: English
Kind: Regulation
Organisation: European Union
Country: Cook Islands
Subjects: Fisheries and aquaculture
Keywords: marine fisheries, fishery management and conservation, fishing authorization, fishing gear/fishing method, enforcement/compliance, equipment, inspection, institution, mariculture, offences/penalties, prohibited fishing area, protected fishing area, standards, authorization/permit, aquaculture, governance

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part 1
2003/05 t MANIHIKI (NATURAL RESOURCES) BY-LA WS 2003 F. Goodwin Queen's Representative ORDER IN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL A A varua, Rarotonga this 3 rd day of Present: June 2003 HIS EXECLLENCY THE .QUEEN'S REPRESENTATIVE IN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PURSUANT to Sections 15 and 16 of the Outer Islands Local Govemment Act 1987, His Excellency the Queen's Representative, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, hereby makes the following By-laws. ANALYSIS 1. Title and commencement 2. Application of these By-laws 3. Interpretation PARTI ~ FREE DIVING Naturally occurring pearl shell not to be taken without a permit 5. Council may grant pearl shell diving permits ~ 6. Free diving only permitted PART2 . PEARLFARMING 7. No pearl farming without a permit 8. Council may grant pearl fanning permit PART3 TECHNICIANS 9. Technicians must have approval ' ofCouncil 10. Technicians must be competent 11. Work history to be supplied to the Council 12. Tebhnician's permit PART4 NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. 13. Use of underwater breathing apparatus prohibited while fishing 14. Declaration of raui or commercial restrictions 15. Taking of raui protected species from raui area prohibited Price $3.00