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Fisheries (Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve) Regulations (S.I. No. 95 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Subsidiary Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2003, CAP. 210.
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

The Fisheries Administrator shall establish an Advisory Committee for the purpose of assisting in the management of the Reserve declared under the Fisheries (Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve) Order. For the purposes of regulation and control of the Reserve, there shall be established three zones within the Reserves: (a) the General Use Zone; (b) the Conservation 1 Zone; and (c) the Conservation Zone 11 (Restoration Area and Spawning Area). The General Use Zone shall be restricted to those with the appropriate fishing licence for commercial, sport or recreational fishing. These fishermen shall apply for a licence. Use of certain gear is not permitted in the Zone (reg. 4). Regulation 7 defines restrictions that apply to Restoration Area and Spawning Area. Part IV concerns commercial fishing, research, sport fishing licences and registration of dive boats. (26 regulations divided into 5 Parts and completed by a Schedule which contains Forms)

Full text
English
Website
www.belizelaw.org

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