Birds and Fish Protection Ordinance.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Seasons Marine fisheries Aquatic animals Basic legislation Management/conservation Birds Reptiles Offences/penalties Protection of species

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Ordinance makes provision for the protection of birds, birds eggs, fish, turtles, lobsters and oysters. Offences against birds are specified in section 2. There shall be a close season for each of the birds listed in the Second Schedule, and for oysters and lobsters. The Governor-in-Council may vary the Schedules and close seasons. Killing of birds during the close season shall be an offence. Any person who shall take, or destroy, any turtle, or turtle eggs, on land, or shall have in his possession any such turtle or egg shall commit an offence. Other provisions concern seizure and forfeiture of birds, killing for scientific purpose. The Governor-in-Council may by Proclamation declare any area a sanctuary for the birds listed in the Second Schedule. Section 17 concerns the protection of lobsters, whereas section 18 prescribes a close season for lobsters.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amended by

Fisheries Act, 1986 (Cap. 52).

Legislation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1986 (1990)

Keyword: Framework law, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Foreign fishing, Institution, Policy/planning, Access right, Processing/handling, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Birds and Fish Protection (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 18 of 1954).

Legislation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1954

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Seasons, Marine fisheries, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Birds and Game Protection (Lobster Close Season) Order, 1978 (S.R.O. No. 65 of 1978).

Legislation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1978

Keyword: Crustaceans, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Birds and Fish Protection (Amendment) Ordinance (No. 36 of 1946).

Legislation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1946

Keyword: Management/conservation, Birds, Seasons, Reptiles, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Birds and Fish Protection (Amendment) Act (No. 4 of 1974).

Legislation | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1974

Keyword: Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX