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Fisheries and Marine Resources (Prohibition of Removal of Coral and Sea-shell) Regulations 2006 (GN No. 95 of 2006).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Coral Authorization/permit Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the removal of any coral from any maritime zone of Mauritius or the removal from any maritime zone of Mauritius of any seashell, other than a seashell specified in the Schedule to these Regulations, unless the person that does so holds a permit issued under these Regulations by the Permanent Secretary of the competent Ministry.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries and Marine Resources Act (Act No. 22 of 1998).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX