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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