Term
    Fisheries Act 1996
    Acronym
    FA96
    Also called
    The Act
    See also
    
    Definition
    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.  This is the principal Act that contains most of New Zealand’s fisheries law.