Fisheries (Nassau Grouper Protection) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 49 of 2009). Country/Territory Belize Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Size Seasons Offences/penalties Protected area Geographical area Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations provide for the protection of Epinephelus striatus. They prohibit the taking of such fish in a specified period of each year and prescribe the size of fish that may be caught. They further, among other things, make exemptions for traditional fishing, include in the prohibitions the having in possession and sale of this fish species and prohibit the taking in the waters of Belize, or purchase, sale or having in possession of parrot fish. 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