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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3420803\charrsid12856442 Foreign fishing vessel" means any vessel of whatever size and however propelled which is used in fishing or for the proceeding or storage of fish for the purpose of sale and which is owned or controlled by a person or persons not ordinaril y resident in Niue; but does not include any canoe or other vessel of any king whatsoever used for the transport of fish or fish products as part of its general cargo;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3420803\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16398294\charrsid12856442 "Foreshore" means all land lying between the high-water line at mean high-water spring tides and the low-water line at mean low-water spring tides; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16398294\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 "High Court" means the High Court of Niue; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 "Highly migratory species" means species that, in the course of their life cycle, migrate over great distances of ocean;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 Lice nce" means a licence issued under section 13 of this Act in respect of a foreign fishing vessel; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 "Licensee" means the person to whom a licence is issued;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11545398 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13837621\charrsid12856442 "Low}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 -water mark" has the meaning assigned thereto by section 8 of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 "Master", in relation t o a fishing vessels, means the person for the time being having command or charge of the vessel;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 Median line" as between Niue and any other country, means a line every point of which is equidistant from the nearest points of the baseline of the territorial sea of Niue and the corresponding baseline of that other country;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 Nautical mile" means the international nautical mile; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 "Owner", in relation to a fishing vessel, includes any body of persons, whether incorporated or not, by whom the vessel is owned, and any charterer, sub-charterer, lessee or sub-lessee of the vessel;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 "Pacific Island State" means a party to the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency Convention 1979 or a State designated as observer in accordance with agreed procedures; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043012\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4403363\charrsid12856442 "Police}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 officer" means the Chief Officer of Police and includes any sergeant, corporal and constable acting with the authority}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10320000 of the Chief Officer of Police;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 "Prescribed" }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 means prescribed by regulations made under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 "R}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 egional Fisheries Treaty} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 means a Treaty between the governments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 of certain Pacific Island States and governments, bodie}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13714141\charrsid12856442 s or organisations of States }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12856442\charrsid12856442 otehr }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13714141\charrsid12856442 [sic]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 than Pacific Island States relating to fishing in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 the waters of the Pacific Island States; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Regional Fishing Licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 means a valid regional fishing licence issued in respect of a foreign fishing vessel by an Administrator pursuant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10320000 to a regional fisheries treaty;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Take" includes - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 (a) To take, cat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16591925\charrsid12856442 ch}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 , kill, attract or pursue by any means or device; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15730476 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (b) To attempt to do any act specified in paragraph (a) of this definition}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3037766 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 "Territori}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 al sea" me}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 that area of the s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 ea defined in se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ction }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 4}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 Ac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3037766 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 "Total allowable catch", with respect to the yield from any fishery, means the amount of f ish that will produce from that fishery the maximum }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3037766\charrsid12856442 substainable}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12856442 [sic] }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15730476\charrsid12856442 yield, as qualified by any relevant economic }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3037766\charrsid12856442 or environmental factors, fishing patterns, the interdependence of stocks of fish, and an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12864267\charrsid12856442 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3037766\charrsid12856442 y}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12856442\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12864267\charrsid12856442 [sic]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3037766\charrsid12856442 generally recommended subregional, regional, or global standards.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3037766\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9702024\charrsid12856442 (2) Subject to the previs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ion}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9702024\charrsid12856442 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 of subsection (1) of this section, expressions defined in the Niue Act 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9702024\charrsid12856442 966 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 and th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9702024\charrsid12856442 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9702024\charrsid12856442 Niue Constitution Act 1974 have the meanings so defined. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Administration}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 he Administration of this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 shall be } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 the control and direction of Cabinet}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 , which may delegate, either gene}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 rally or particularly, all or any of the po}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 wers }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 conferred on it under this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11684476 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid1525694 PART I \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid1525694 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11684476 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid1525694 TERRITORIAL S}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid1525694 EA \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 \par 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 Territorial sea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 - The territorial Sea of Niue comprises those areas of sea having,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 as their i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 nner limits, the baseline describe}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 d in se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 ction 6 of this Act and, as the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ir outer limits, a lin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 e measured seaward from that base}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 line, every point of which is distant 12 nautical m iles fro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 m the nearest point of the baseline}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6176488\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Internal waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - T}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580857\charrsid12856442 he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 inte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580857\charrsid12856442 rnal waters of Niue include any }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 area of the sea that 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be}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 d of internal }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10181484\charrsid12856442 water}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 s, and }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10181484\charrsid12856442 territorial sea vested in Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - (1) The seabed and subsoil of the s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10181484\charrsid12856442 ubmarine areas of the internal waters of Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 shall be deemed to be and always to have been vested in the Crown. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10181484\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (2) The foreshore of Niue and the s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15208991\charrsid12856442 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s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 to }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15208991\charrsid12856442 have been vested in the Crown}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15208991\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11955193\charrsid12856442 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Official Chart}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - (1) For the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11955193\charrsid12856442 purposes of this Act, the low-w}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ater mark in any specified area shall be the line of lo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11955193\charrsid12856442 w water at mean low-w}{ 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Act,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15098785\charrsid12856442 perman}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ent harbour works w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13715263 hich form an inte}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15098785\charrsid12856442 gral }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 part of a harbour syste}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15098785\charrsid12856442 m shall be treated as form}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ing part of the coast. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15098785\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9194498 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid1525694 PART II \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15098785\charrsid1525694 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9194498 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15098785\charrsid1525694 EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE OF NIUE}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid1525694 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15098785\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620225\charrsid12856442 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620225\charrsid12856442 Exclus}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ive economic zone}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620225\charrsid12856442 - (1) The exclusive economic zone of Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 comprises those areas of the sea, seabed, and subsoil that are 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T}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 otal Allowable Catch}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9194498\charrsid12856442 - }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 The Cabinet may from time to time determine,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9194498\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2433185\charrsid12856442 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 n respect of such fisheries as it considers necessary within the exclusive economic zone or the territorial sea or both}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1724995\charrsid12856442 ,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 the total allo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9194498\charrsid12856442 wable catch as foll}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10320000 ows:}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9194498\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3612293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9194498\charrsid12856442 (a) The portion that Niue fishing vessel have the capacity to har}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 vest}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15892406\charrsid12856442 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3612293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 The remaining portion shall constitute the allowable catch for that fishery for foreign fishing vessels. [Amended 3/9}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 0}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16146761\charrsid12856442 /1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 984]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3612293 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid1525694 PART III \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid1525694 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3612293 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid1525694 FISHING BY FOREIGN FISHING VESSELS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 12.}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 No Fishing by Foreign Fishing vessels}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - No foreign fishing v}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8206369\charrsid12856442 essel shall be used for fishing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 within the territorial sea or the exclusive economic zone except}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 n accordance with - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3612293\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13129848 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (a) a licence issued by the Cabinet under section 13 of this Act in resp ect of that fishing vessel; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13129848 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (b) the requirements of an agreement to which section 16A applies.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13715263 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13715263 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 [Amended 4/90/1984]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Grant of Licences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 1)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Cabinet may grant a licence to the owner of any named foreign fishing vessel to fish within the territorial sea or the exclusive e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8206369\charrsid12856442 conomic zone, or both, as may b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 e specified in t he licence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 \par (2) A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 licence granted under this section in respect of any foreign fishing vessel shall be subject to - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13129848 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (a) Such conditions as Cabinet may attach to the specific licence when granting the licence; and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13129848 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (b) Such conditions, if any, as may from time to time be prescribed as attaching to licences generally. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13129848\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (3) The Cabinet shall exercise the powers conferred on it by this section in such manner as to ensure that the fishery resources of Niue are properly maintained and controlled and that the catch that all foreign fishing vessels licensed under this section are for the time being authorised to harvest from any fishery does not exceed the total allowable catch for foreign fishing vessels for that fishery as determined under section 11 of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10320000 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10320000 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14891583\charrsid12856442 [Amended 4/90/1984]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14891583\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Ren}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4349854\charrsid12856442 e}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 wal of Licences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - The Cabinet may from time to time renew any licence granted under section 13 of this Act. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14891583\charrsid12856442 [Amended 4/90/1984] \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Variation of Licences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - (1) Subject to section 15(2) of this Act Cabinet may from time to time where it is satisfied that it is necessary or expedient for t he proper regulation of fishing within the territorial sea or the exclusive economic zone to dose, vary the terms and conditions of any licence or licences, or class or classes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14891583\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 of licence, granted under section 13 of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14891583\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (2) Notice of every variation of any licence under this section shall be given as soon as practical to the licensee. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14891583\charrsid12856442 [Amended 4/90/1984]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14891583\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9453816\charrsid12856442 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9453816\charrsid12856442 Licensing}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Fees}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - There shal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid201122\charrsid12856442 l be payable by every licensee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 to the Crown in respect of the granting of a licence under section 13 of this Act, or the renewal of a licence under sect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid201122\charrsid12856442 ion 14 of this Act, such fee or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 fees as may from time to time be prescribed and such royalties and other}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid201122\charrsid12856442 charges as Cabinet may from t ime to time determine. [Amended 4/90/1984] \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 16A. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Ag}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 reements for fishing by Foreign}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Fishing vessels}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (1) Cabinet may enter into agreements with the governments of Pacific Island States authorising the director of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 a regional fisheries agency }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393471\charrsid12856442 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 r any ot}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 r body or person designated by }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 uc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 h agreeme}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 nt to issue regional fishing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 licences pursuant to a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16393471\charrsid12856442 regional fisheries treaty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 . \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10320000 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 A) For the purpose of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 giving affect to any agreement that Cabinet may enter pursuant to subsection (1) of this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 section Cabinet may make regulations to exempt any foreign fishing vessels holding valid regional fishing licences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 issued pursuant to a regio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 nal fisheries treaty from}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 the requirements of any of 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (2) Any regulation made under sub-section (1A) o f this section shall set out the general terms of the Agreement to which}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 it relates. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of any agreement to which this section applies Cabinet may from time to time prescribe conditions applicable to foreign fishing vessels fishing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 under that agreement. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 [Amended 3/123/1987; Added 4/90/1984]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 16B. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Observers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (1) Cabinet may enter into agreements providing for an observer programme pursuant to a regional fisheries treaty. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (2) For the purpose of giving effect to any Agreement described in subsection (1) of this section, any duly authorised observer not national of Niue, shall be accorded national treatment for the purpose of performing his or her duties and responsibilities pursuant to such agreement and enforcing his or her rights pursuant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 to a regional fisheries treaty}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (3) For}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 the purposes of this section, "duly authorised observer" }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 means any observer authorised by the Administrator or Cabinet to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2041827\charrsid12856442 erform duties pursuant to an 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foreign fishing vessel is fishing or used in fishing within the territorial sea or the exclusive economic zone in contravention of any condition of a lice nce issued in respect of it under section 13 of this Act or in contravention of any conditions applying to that vessel prescribed by regulations; or in contravention of the terms of an Agreement to which section 16A applies, or in contravention of any con ditions prescribed under section 16A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10320000 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (3) of this Act: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5190344\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5190344 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (a) Every licensee,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5190344\charrsid12856442 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 owner, 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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7228999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (a) To pursue, board, seize and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7228999\charrsid12856442 take possession of any foreign}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 fis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7228999\charrsid12856442 h}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7228999\charrsid12856442 g vessel, (toge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ther with}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7228999\charrsid12856442 its }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 tackle, engines, nets, gear, apparatus, car}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7228999\charrsid12856442 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To}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7228999\charrsid12856442 arrest with or without a warrant, any person (being the owner, or the master, or a crew member of a foreign fishing vessel) committing an offence or whom he has reasonable cause to believe has committed an offence against this Part of this committed.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7228999\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4485805\charrsid12856442 (2) All persons if called upon to assist any Police officer or Fisheries officer in the execution of any power vested in him under this Part of thi}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8207365\charrsid12856442 s Act, are hereby authorised and required to render such assistance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8207365\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2380515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 (3) Without limiting the powers of of ficers empowered under this section to apprehend offenders, where a regional fisheries treaty so requires, fishing vessels and crews arrested for breach of the treaty shall be promptly released in accordanc}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid595606 e with the terms of the treaty. \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid595606 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8207365\charrsid12856442 [Amended 6/123/1987; 6/90/1984}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 ] \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8207365\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5844950\charrsid12856442 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Obstruction of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 Fisheries of}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 fic}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 e}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 r and Police}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid4291228 Officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 - }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 Any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 Person who}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - \par 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}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13844227 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 (c) Being on board any vessel being pursued or abo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid595606 ut to be bo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 arded by any Fisheries officer or Police officer throws o ver board or Police officer throws over board or destroys any fish, fishing gear}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10102410 or any other thing whatsoever,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6178758\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4731276\charrsid12856442 shall be g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 uilty of an offence a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4731276\charrsid12856442 gainst this part of this Act, and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both and if the said offence takes place on board or alongside a fishing vessel, the master of the fishing vessel shall be guilty of a like offence and liable to a like penalty.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4731276\charrsid12856442 \par 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4731276\charrsid12856442 Sale of seized fish}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 - Whore no ad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4731276\charrsid12856442 e} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 quat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4731276\charrsid12856442 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 facilities }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9175785\charrsid12856442 are available to preserve the fish taken or possessed in contravention of this Part of this Act, Cabinet shall take all necessary steps for the sale of such fish, at its reasonable market values, pending the determination of the Court proceedings in re spect of the taking of possession of such sale shall be paid to the Registrar of this High Court }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9004648\charrsid12856442 pending the making of a final order by }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16278565\charrsid12856442 the Court in respect of the for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9004648\charrsid12856442 feiture or otherwise of those proceeds. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid25608\charrsid12856442 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid25608\charrsid12856442 Discharge of seized fish on security}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid25608\charrsid12856442 - Any fish taken under this part of this Act may be discharged by Cabinet upon receiving suitable and adequate security for the equivalent value of fish by way of bond, guarantee or other stipulations, conditional for payment of such equivalent value in the event that such amount shall be judged by the Court to be forfeited to the Government of Niue. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 Reward to informers and others}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 - Cabinet may direct the payment, the Treasur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4291228 er is hereby empowered to pay, -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6839541 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 (a) To any person, other an officer mention ed in section 18 of this Act, who submits to any such officer original information concerning the commission of any offence against this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7109065\charrsid12856442 , leading to any penalty or for}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 feiture incurred in respect of such offen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7109065\charrsid12856442 ce; and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6839541 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 (b) To any person or the dependants of any person who renders assistance to any officer pursuant to subsection (2) of section 18 of this Act, and who in so doing s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid595606 uffers personal injury or death,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12275209 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6839541\charrsid12856442 \par a reward of not more than $5,000, and in no case exceeding on half of the amount of such penalty or forfeiture. \par \par 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583490\charrsid12856442 Boarding of foreign fishing vessels prohibited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583490\charrsid12856442 - Any person not being a Fisheries officer or Police officer who boards or attempts to board any foreign fishing vessel or who accepts fish from such f oreign fishing vessel without any authority to do so shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding $100.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9271034\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583490\charrsid12856442 \par 23A. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583490\charrsid12856442 Onus of Proof in respect of offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583490\charrsid12856442 - In any proceedings under this Act where a defendant is charged with having committed an offence specified in Section 17 of this Act, or with having contravened any other provision in any regulations made under this Act, or in any Agreement to which Section 16A of this Act}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16006651\charrsid12856442 applies, the onus shall be on the defendant to prove that at the time to which the charge relates the requisite licence or consent was held, or that the defendant was not acting in contravention of this Act or of any licence conditions, regulations or agreement. [Added 7/90/1984]}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583490\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16006651\charrsid12856442 \par 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16006651\charrsid12856442 Fishing for research, experimental, and sporting purposes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16006651\charrsid12856442 - Notwithstanding section 12 or section 17 of this Act, of foreign fishing vessel my be used for fishing within the exclusive economic zone for the purpose of fisheries research or of experimentation or sport, subject always to the prior consent in writing of Cabinet to such activity and in accordance with such conditions (if any) as Cabinet may impose in giving its consent. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2583490\charrsid12856442 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484905\charrsid12856442 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484905\charrsid12856442 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484905\charrsid12856442 - Cabinet may from time to time make regulations for any purpose for which regulations are required or co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid595606 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484905\charrsid12856442 templated by this Act or are necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid266760\charrsid12856442 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid266760\charrsid12856442 Repeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid266760\charrsid12856442 - The Territorial Sea and Fishing Zone Act 1977 if hereby repealed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484905\charrsid12856442 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid266760 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid266760\charrsid12856442 ________________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4994413 __________}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid266760\charrsid12856442 \par }}