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Fisheries (Anti-Fouling Paints Prohibition) Regulations 1989.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1989 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Fishing vessel Hazardous substances
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

These Regulations place restrictions on the importation of organotin anti-fouling paints for the treatment of vessels and requires an authorization of the Minister for importation. A letter of authority under paragraph (1) of this Regulation may specify the kind of container in which any organotin anti-fouling paint may be imported, the manner of labeling any such container and the contents of any such label. No person shall possess or sell, or offer for sale, or expose for the purpose of sale, or use any organotin anti-fouling paint unless such paint has been imported in accordance with Regulation 3. No person shall in the waters of Bermuda clean, or allow to be cleaned the hull or bottom of any vessel which is painted with an organotin anti-fouling paint.

Full text
English
Website
www.bermudalaws.bm

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1972.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1972 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, International trade, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Research, Institution, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Anti-Fouling Paints Prohibition) Amendment Regulations 2005 (B.R. No. 25 of 2005).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2005

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Reorganization) Act 2002.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2002 (2011)

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Department of Parks (Consequential Amendments) Act 2000 (No. 20 of 2000).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2000

Keyword: Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Consequential Amendments) Act 2016 (No. 21 of 2016).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2016

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX