Fisheries Ordinance 1979. Country/Territory British Virgin Islands (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1980 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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). Full text English 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