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Fisheries (Protected Areas) Order 2000.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Seasons
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Order of the Minister in specifies the areas that are declared to be protected areas for the purposes of the Fisheries Act 1972. The following activities are prohibited within a protected area: (a) the taking of fish; and (b) the use within a protected area of any anchor other than a Danforth (sand) anchor. Without prejudice to this rule, the taking of fish is prohibited during the period beginning on 1 May and ending on 31 August in any year in specified areas.

Full text
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Website
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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1972.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1972 (2016)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, International trade, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Research, Institution, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Fisheries (Protected Areas) Order 1990.

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1990 (1998)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Protected Areas) Amendment Order 2005 (B.R. No. 20 of 2005).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Protected Areas) Amendment Order 2013 (B.R. No. 38 of 2013).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Protected Areas) Amendment Order 2017 (B.R. No. 84 of 2017).

Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX