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Fisheries Ordinance 1979.

Country/Territory
British Virgin Islands (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the protection, regulation and control of products of the sea in the waters of, and adjacent to, the Virgin Islands, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area International trade Foreign fishing Enforcement/compliance Registration Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Ordinance consists of 14 sections: Short title (sect. 1); Interpretation (sect. 2); Fisheries inspectors (sect. 3); Power to declare protected areas (sect. 4); Prohibited methods of fishing (sect. 5); Restriction on export (sect. 6); Foreign fishing boats (sect. 7); Enforcement power (sect. 8); Custody (sect. 9); Detention of vessels (sect. 10); Trial of offences (sect. 11); Rules (sect. 12); Penalty for possession (sect. 13); Exemptions (sect. 14).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Rules 1982 (No. 31 of 1982).

Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1982

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protected Areas Order, 1990.

Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1990

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Products (Prohibited Methods of Taking) Order, 1990.

Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1990

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Leatherback Turtle (Moratorium) Order, 1990.

Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1990

Keyword: Turtles, Hunting/capture, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX