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Fish (Export Duty) Order.

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Regulation
Date
1966 (1968)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Subsidiary Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2003, CAP. 210.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fishes Crustaceans Tax/levy Internal trade Aquatic animals Protected area Seasons Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

There shall be raised, levied, collected and paid an export duty on all fish taken within the waters of and exported from Belize, such export duty to be paid by the exporter and to be at the rates specified for: (a) crawfish (b) shrimp and (c) other fish whether fresh, salted, smoked or cured. No duty shall be chargeable on the export of fish heads of any fish other than shrimps or crawfish.

Full text
English
Website
www.belizelaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Chapter 210).

Legislation | Belize | 1948 (1989)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX