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Control of Kelp Ordinance 1970 (Ordinance No. 2 of 1970).

Country/Territory
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to control the harvesting of kelp in the Assembly and its exportation therefrom.
Subject
Cultivated plants, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Crops/grasses International trade Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Internal trade Marine area Protection of species Collecting/harvesting
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Latin America and the Caribbean, South America, South Atlantic
Abstract

Under the Ordinance kelp" means any alga or plant of the genus macrocystis pyrifera, lessonia and durvillea growing in or on the foreshore of any part of the Falkland Islands or in or on the seabed within the territorial waters of the Falkland Islands. No person shall harvest any kelp for sale, processing or export save with, and in accordance with the terms of, a licence granted by the Governor. No person shall export any kelp save with, and in accordance with the terms of, a licence granted by the Governor. All kelp exported are liable royalties.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.gov.fk