Beach Control (Protected Area) (Black Coral) Order, 1979. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Regulation Date 1979 (1980) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Coastal zone management Marine protected areas Protected area Coral Aquatic animals Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Order declares part of the foreshore and of the floor of the sea within the limits set out in the Schedule, together with the water lying on such part of the floor of the sea, to be a protected area for the purposes of the Beach Control Act. The Order also prohibits the destruction or removal of black coral in the protected area. Full text English Website www.moj.gov.jm References - Legislation Implements Beach Control Act. Legislation | Jamaica | 1956 (2005) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Offences/penalties, Coastal zone management, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Expropriation Source: FAO, FAOLEX