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Fisheries Act, 1984 (Act No. 10).

Country/Territory
Saint Lucia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette, Supplement, pp. 59-85.
Long title
An Act to make provision for the promotion and regulation of fishing and fisheries in the fishery waters of Saint Lucia and for matters incidental and connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Foreign fishing Institution Policy/planning Access right Processing/handling Fishery management and conservation Research Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act applies to Fishery Waters of St. Lucia defined as the EEZ, the territorial sea and the internal waters. The Act is divided into 5 Parts: Preliminary (I); Fisheries Management and Development (II); Marine Reserves and Conservation Measures (III); Enforcement (IV); General (V).

Full text
English
Website
www.govt.lc

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries (Turtle, Lobster and Fish Protection) Regulations, 1987 (Statutory Instrument No. 67).

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1987

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Size, Crustaceans, Aquatic animals, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notice of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on harvesting of sea urchins.

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Aquatic animals, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 9 of 1994).

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Foreign fishing, Processing/handling, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fishing gear/fishing method, Landing, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

The Fisheries (Amendment) Act no. 3 of 2023.

Legislation | Saint Lucia | 2023

Keyword: Governance, Marine protected areas, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX