Fisheries Conservation and Protection (Rock Lobster - Country/Territory Kiribati Document type Regulation Date 1979 (1992) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Size Protection of species Aquatic animals Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract "Any person who catches, takes, kills, has in possession, sells, exposes for sale, buys for sale or consigns to any person for the purpose of sale- (a) any immature rock lobster; (b) any female rock lobster bearing its eggs, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of $ 100 or imprisonment for 3 months" (art. 3). A rock lobster shall be deemed to be immature if the length of the carapace is less than 85 millimetres measured from its eyes (art. 2(b)). Full text English References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act Cap. 33. Legislation | Kiribati | 1977 (1992) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Processing/handling, Traditional rights/customary rights, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries (Conservation and Management of Coastal Marine Resources) Regulations 2019. Legislation | Kiribati | 2019 Keyword: Certification, Community management, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, International trade, Protection of species, Marine fisheries, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX