Antarctic Treaties Act 1996: Regulations (G.N. No. 980 of 1997). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Offences/penalties Protected area Marine area Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister of Environmental Affairs under section 6 of the Antarctic Treaties Act 1996, prohibits the catching or attempting to catch any Antarctic marine living resources protected by the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources unless authorised by a permit issued by the Minister. Such permit shall set out relevant conservation measures under the Convention. Contravention of this rules shall be punished in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Act. Full text English Website www.enviroleg.co.za References - Legislation Implements Antarctic Treaties Act 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996). Legislation | South Africa | 1996 Keyword: Protected area, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX