Fisheries (Port Honduras Marine Reserve) Regulations (S.I. No. 18 of 2000).

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Protected area

Geographical area

Americas, Central America, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

For the purposes of regulation and control of the Reserve established by the Fisheries (Port Honduras Marine Reserve) Order, there shall be established four zones within the Reserves: (a) the General Use Zone; (b) the Conservation I Zone; (c) the Conservation II Zone; and (d) the Preservation Zone. Only residents of Port Honduras who have special licences to fish shall be allowed to fish in the General Zone solely for subsistence purposes, and such fishing shall be determined by the terms and co

Full text

English

Website

www.belizelaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Chapter 210).

Legislation | Belize | 1948 (1989)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Research, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX