Conservation of Marine Shells Act, 1981.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Protection of species Marine fisheries

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

The Act concerns, among other matters, (a) the ban on the collection of shells in reserves, etc.; (b) the limit on the possession of shells; (c) the ban on the sale and purchase of unworked shells, etc.; (d) the ban on the export of shells; (e) restrictions on the use of explosives; (f) offences and penalties. The Act is completed by three Schedules regarding the following: Shell reserves (1); Protected shells (2); Exempt shells (3).

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Fisheries Act 1986 (Cap. 82).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1986 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX