Fisheries (Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 68 of 2001). Country/Territory Belize Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official publication, 5 May 2001, pp. 1-18. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems 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 Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract For the purposes of regulation and control of the Reserve established by Order of 1996, there shall be established four zones within the Reserves: (a) the General Use Zone; (b) the Conservation I Zone; (c) the Conservation II Zone; and (d) the Preservation Zone. The General Use Zone shall be open only for fishermen who currently use this Zone. These fishermen shall apply for a licence. Use of certain gear is not permitted in the Zone (reg. 4). There shall be only "non extractive recreational activities" in the Conservation I Zone. In Conservation II Zone specified recreational fishing, subject to restrictions set out in regulation 6. In the Preservation Zone use of motorised boats and any fishing whatsoever is prohibited (reg. 8). Part III concerns the application for and issue of commercial fishing licences. Licences issued under these Regulations shall not be transferable. (26 regulations divided into 4 Parts and completed by a Schedule which contains Forms) Full text English References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act (Chapter 210). Legislation | Belize | 1948 (1989) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX