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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