Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. No. 55 of 1993). Country/Territory Belize Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official publication of 10 April, 1993, pp. 4. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Turtles Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations amend the Principal Regulations in order to provide for the protection of marine and freshwater turtles. Regulation 10 is repealed and replaced by a new Regulation prohibiting (a) the possession, fishing, sale, or purchase of the hickatee turtle in the period from 1st April to 31st October; (b) taking turtles found on land; (c) interference with turtle nests. Other provisions deal with turtle egg and fishing for and trade in specified species. (6 regulations) Full text English References - Legislation Amends 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