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Fisheries (Hol Chan Marine Reserve)(Amendment) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No. 101 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication of 1999, 5 pp.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Protected area Management/conservation Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
These Regulations come into force on 31 August 1999.
Abstract

These Regulations contain additional rules for Zone D as established recently in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Within this multi-purpose use zone there shall be a "General Use Area" and "Exclusive Recreation Areas". The Rules for fishing in the General Use Area regard catch data to be submitted to the staff of the Reserve, displaying of a flag, use of gloves, and a stamp on the fishing licence. No fishing, touching of fauna and flora, and feeding of fish, shall be allowed in the Recreation Areas.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Amends

Hol Chan Marine Reserve Regulations.

Legislation | Belize | 1988 (2003)

Keyword: Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Marine fisheries, Institution, Registration, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Hunting authorization/permit fee, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX