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Fisheries Act (Chapter 210).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
1948 (1989)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act consists of 17 sections: Short title (sect. 1); Interpretation (sect. 2); Application of Act (sect. 3); Appointment of officers (sect. 4); Powers of officers (sect. 5); Prohibition of commercial fishing, etc. without a boat licence (sect. 6); Prohibition of commercial fishing without a personal licence (sect. 7); Prohibition of certain scientific or research operations without a permit (sect. 8); Prohibition of export of fish, etc. without a licence (sect. 9); Offences penalties (sect. 10); Use of poisons or explosives (sect. 11); Inspection, seizure forfeit use of nets (sect. 12); Regulations (sect. 13); Marine reserve (sect. 14); Penalty for breach of regulations (sect. 15); Protection of officers agents from personal liability (sect. 16); Certificate as to identity or species of fish to be admissable (17).

Full text
English
Website
www.belizelaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Officers (Appointment) Order, 1990 (S.I. No. 79 of 1990).

Legislation | Belize | 1990

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Officers (Appointment) Order, 1989.

Legislation | Belize | 1989 (1999)

Keyword: Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act (Extension of Application) Order (Cap. 210).

Legislation | Belize | 1987

Keyword: Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Glovers Reef Marine Reserve) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 70 of 1996).

Legislation | Belize | 1996

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations 1977.

Legislation | Belize | 1977 (2003)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Processing/handling, Crustaceans, Size, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, International trade, Research, Inspection, Fish products, Registration, Standards, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve) Regulations (S.I. No. 95 of 2003).

Legislation | Belize | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Port Honduras Marine Reserve) Regulations (S.I. No. 18 of 2000).

Legislation | Belize | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Export of Fish) Regulations (Cap. 320).

Legislation | Belize | 1968 (1968)

Keyword: Marine fishes, Crustaceans, International trade, Aquatic animals, Protected area, Seasons, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish (Export Duty) Order.

Legislation | Belize | 1966 (1968)

Keyword: Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Tax/levy, Internal trade, Aquatic animals, Protected area, Seasons, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 68 of 2001).

Legislation | Belize | 2001

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hol Chan Marine Reserve Regulations.

Legislation | Belize | 1988 (2003)

Keyword: Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Marine fisheries, Institution, Registration, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit fee, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Caye Caulker Marine Reserve) Regulations, 2008.

Legislation | Belize | 2008

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Nassau Grouper Protection) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 49 of 2009).

Legislation | Belize | 2009

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Size, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

National Protected Areas System Act, 2015.

Legislation | Belize | 2015

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Climate change, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Forest management/forest conservation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Institution, Policy/planning, National parks, Protection of environment, Community management, Marine protected areas, Protection of habitats, Wetlands, Non-governmental entity, Contract/agreement, Hunting authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Resources Act No.7 of 2020.

Legislation | Belize | 2020

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Access right, Contract/agreement, Artisanal fishing, Basic legislation, Business/industry/corporations, Biodiversity, Certification, Community management, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Protection of species, Public participation, Registration, Smallholders/peasants, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Total allowable catch, Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX