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BFAR Administrative Circular No. 248 s. 2013 on Size Regulation for Sea Cucumber Collection and Trade.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquatic animals Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Size Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade Trade in species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force 15 days after publication in any newspaper of general circulation.
Abstract

This Circular, consisting of 7 sections and two Annexes, establishes Size Regulation for Sea Cucumber Collection and Trade. Pursuant to Section 11 of Republic Act No. 8550 and Sections 22 and 25 of Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 233 implementing R.A. No. 9147, the following rules and regulations for the conservation of sea cucumber species belonging to the orders: Aspidochirotida and Dendrochirotida in Philippine waters are hereby promulgated. It shall be unlawful for any person, association or corporation to gather, collect, catch, take, cause to be taken or caught sea cucumber species for commercial trade without an AWCP or to transport without LTP. It shall also be unlawful for any person, association or corporation to possess, transport, sell, trade or export sea cucumber species in any state or form except in dried form with minimum size of 2 inches or 5 centimeters in length. Annexes specify the following information: Annex A lists the Common Commercial Sea Cucumber Species in the Philippines; and Annex B lists the Common Commercial Sea Cucumber Species in the Philippines in Fresh and Dried Forms.

Full text
English
Website
www.bfar.da.gov.ph