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

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine mammals International trade Wildlife products Offences/penalties Protection of species

Geographical area

Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Small Island Developing States

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,

Full text

English

Website

www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Act No. 6 of 1998).

Legislation | Solomon Islands | 1998 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, 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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX