- Laws of Fiji

Last Updated: 1 July 2023

[OFF 10,085] Licence to undertake sport or recreational fishing17

(1) A Fiji fishing vessel shall not be used for sport fishing or recreational fishing within the archipelagic waters, territorial sea or exclusive economic zone unless licensed by the Permanent Secretary pursuant to section 32 of the Act.

(2) The owner or operator of a Fiji fishing vessel may apply for a sport or recreational fishing licence in the form set out in Schedule 6C and pay the relevant fees set out in Schedule 7.

(3) Any person who—

(a)uses a Fiji fishing vessel for sport or recreational fishing within the archipelagic waters, territorial sea or exclusive economic zone without a licence;
(b)fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the licence;
(c)fails to provide true, complete or accurate information; or
(d)otherwise contravenes or fails to comply with this regulation,

commits an offence.