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Fisheries (Prohibition of Export of Dolphins) Regulation 2013 (L.N. No. 89 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Solomon Islands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement of the Solomon Islands Gazette No. 52 of 4 December 2013.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals International trade Wildlife products Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations , made by the Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources under section 59 of the Fisheries Act, prohibits the catching for sale, catching and retaining in captivity for sale, exposing for sale, or exporting any live dolphin or operating a dolphin holding facility for the purpose of exposing for sale or export. This does not apply to catching of dolphins or possessing of dolphins products for traditional purposes or catching of dolphins, retaining in captivity of live dolphins, or possessing of dolphin products, for the purposes of authorized research.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Act No. 6 of 1998).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Access right, Institution, Special fund, Fishing gear/fishing method, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Mariculture, International trade, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries Management Regulations 2017 (L.N. No. 2 of 2017).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 2017

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Institution, Fishing authorization, High seas, Fishing gear/fishing method, Artisanal fishing, Community management, Cartilaginous fishes, Monitoring, Inspection, Landing, Fishing vessel, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Sustainable use, Fishing charge, Traditional rights/customary rights, Authorization/permit, Fish products, International trade, Transport/storage, Processing/handling, Food quality control/food safety, Endangered species, Marine mammals, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX