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Fisheries Act (Cap. 67:51).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
1916 (1975)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Long title
An Act to regulate fishing in the waters of Trinidad and Tobago.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act regulates summarily fishing in inland waters and the territorial sea of Trinidad and Tobago. The Act consists of 10 sections: Short title (1); Interpretation (2); Application of the Act (3); Regulations (4); Duty of Fisheries Officer (5); Penalty for breach of Regulations (6); Use of poison or explosives (7); Taking of fish in prohibited areas (8); Inspection, seizure and forfeiture of nets (9); Offences committed at sea (10).

Full text
English
Website
rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Regulations (Chapt. 67:51).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1980

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Control of Demersal (Bottom) Trawling Activities) Regulations, 1994 (L.N. No. 217 of 1994).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protection of Turtle and Turtle Eggs Regulations (Cap. 67:51).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1975 (2009)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Turtles, Seasons, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Oysters from Ortoire River Regulations (g. 5.12.1929).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1929 (2009)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations (Cap. 67:51).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1926 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Control of Demersal Trawling) Regulations, 2004 (Cap. 67:51).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2004 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of Type and Specifications of Turtle Excluder Devices (Cap. 67:51).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2004 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Turtles, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Conservation of Marine Turtles) Regulations (Cap. 67:51).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1994 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Management/conservation, Turtles, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of Procedures for Resuscitation of Turtles (L.N. No. 194 of 1999).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1999 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Turtles, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Control of Demersal Trawling) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. No. 222 of 2003).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of Type and Specifications of Turtle Excluder Devices (L.N. No. 195 of 1999).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Turtles, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification of Procedures for Resuscitation of Turtles (L.N. No. 194 of 1999).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1999

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Turtles, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Control of Demersal Trawling) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. No. 335 of 2004).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Control of Demersal (Bottom) Trawling Activities) Regulations, 2002 (L.N. No. 161 of 2002).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2002

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Control of Demersal (Bottom) Trawling Activities) Regulations, 2000 (L.N. No. 43 of 2000).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX