Beach Control (Protected Area) (Ocho Rios) Order, 1966. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Regulation Date 1966 (1976) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Land & soil, Sea Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Coastal zone management Deep sea bed Marine protected areas Protected area 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 various activities in the area including (a) fishing by means of nets, traps or spears, or by means of explosives, poisons, electrical charges or other similar methods; (b) the disposal of rubbish or any other waste matter; (c) the dredging or disturbance in any way of the floor of the sea; and (d) the destruction or removal of coral, seafans and sedentary marine animals. The Natural Resources Conservation Authority may appoint persons to undertake the improvement and maintenance of 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