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Commercial Recreational Watercraft Act 2006 (Cap. 278A).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the regulation and control of commercial recreational watercraft and matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Fishing vessel Registration Authorization/permit Inspection Navigation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the appointment of an Authority which shall regulate, control and administer all matters regarding commercial recreational watersports in The Bahamas and for the registration and control of any commercial recreational watercraft and the licensing of watercraft operators. The Act also provides rules relative to the operation of watercrafts to which this Act applies, provides authorized officers with powers of enforcement, defines offences, prescribes penalties and provides regulation-making powers to the Minister.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Commercial Recreational Watercraft Regulations (Cap. 278A).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2006

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Certification, Navigation, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX