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Fauna (Protection and Control) Crown Island Wildlife Sanctuary Rules 1978.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Molluscs Crustaceans Traditional rights/customary rights Protected area Hunting gear/hunting methods
Geographical area
Oceania, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Regulation prohibits the possession of firearms and the taking or disturbing of any crustacean or molluscs ("sea shells") in the Crown Island Wildlife Sanctuary. A person who has traditional sea shell harvesting rights within the Sanctuary may take sea shells from that part of the Sanctuary to which his or her traditional sea shell harvesting rights apply.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fauna (Protection and Control) Act 1966.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1966 (1976)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Institution, Protected area, Keeping of live animals, Birds, Marine mammals, Reptiles, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX