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

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Subsidiary Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2003, CAP. 210.
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 Authorization/permit Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, 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 conditions of each resident’s licence. Use of certain gear is not permitted in the Zone (reg. 4). There shall be only "non extractive recreational activities" in the Conservation I zone. In Conservation II zone only specified recreational fishing shall take place, subject to restrictions set out in regulation 6. No person shall engage in commercial fishing, sport fishing, diving or any other water activity within the Preservation zone. Part IV concerns commercial fishing, research, sport fishing licences and registration of dive boats. (27 regulations divided into 4 Parts and completed by a Schedule which contains Forms)

Full text
English
Website
www.belizelaw.org

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