Conch (Export Levy) Act, 2009. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Legislation Date 2009 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Molluscs International trade Inspection Certification Special fund Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act requires a person who wishes to export conch to pay to the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry responsible for agriculture a levy as specified. The Act also provides for assessment of levy in case of doubt and objections against such assessment to the Commissioner of taxes. The Act also establishes the Fisheries Management and Development Fund, the resources of which shall be used to facilitate the sustainable management and development of the fisheries sector. The Fund shall be administered by a Board. Full text English Website www.japarliament.gov.jm References - Legislation Implemented by Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order, 2015. Legislation | Jamaica | 2015 Keyword: Molluscs, International trade, Tax/levy Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fisheries Act No. 18 of 2018. Legislation | Jamaica | 2018 Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, High seas, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Contract/agreement, Allocation/quota, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Education, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Institution, Mariculture, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Public health, Public participation, Research, Standards, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Total allowable catch Source: FAO, FAOLEX