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Fisheries (Coconut Crabs) Regulations (Cap. 315).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Vanuatu Consolidated Subsidiary Legislation.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Seasons Size Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations provides for the protection of Coconut Crabs by: prohibiting the killing, injuring or taking of any coconut crab during the close season declared under these Regulations; prohibiting the killing, injuring, taking or sale of any coconut crab carrying eggs or of a size less that specified in these Regulations; prescribing quotas of coconut crabs that may be taken, etc. on certain islands. Coconut crabs may be taken or caught during the close season with prior permission of the Director of Fisheries. The Regulations also provide for appointment of inspectors, enforcement and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Cap. 315).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2005 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX