responsible for fisheries regulations enforcement, training
programs, and stock assessment research; and what the
band’s fish plan will include.

Fish plans are developed by an individual band and
the DFO (together). They list a number of guidelines,
including:

™~ quotas on numbers and species of fish to be

caught

~ allowed fishing times (¢.g., one to two days per

week)

~ equipment restrictions (e.g., nets of various
lengths; mesh sizes)

Note: AFS agreements do not define or limit aboriginal
treaty rights — or limit the authority of Canada’s Fishertes
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Who enforces AFS agreements?

DFO fishery officers are responsible for the enforcement
of the Fisheries Act and regulations in aboriginal fisheries.
Under fisheries agreements, many bands and aboriginal
groups hire aboriginal fisheries officers, who may be
certified as fishery guardians under the Fisheries Act.
These officers work closely with DFO fisheries officers to
enforce the fishing regulations in their band or tribal
council territory. They can provide you with catch
information and the fishing regulations for their band or
tribal council territory.

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