Fisheries (Protection of Turtles) (Amendments) Regulations 2004 (L.N. No. 15 of 2004). Country/Territory Fiji Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Fiji Islands Government Gazette Supplement No. 6, 6 February 2004, pp. 39-40. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Turtles Hunting/capture Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract These Regulations amend the Fisheries Regulations by inserting a new regulation (20A). Regulation 20A introduces a moratorium on molesting, taking or killing of turtles. Notwithstanding regulation 20 (restrictions on taking, etc. of turtles), no person shall: (a) in any way molest, or take or kill turtles of any species; (b) sell, offer, or expose for sale or export any turtle shell or flesh; or (c) dig up, use, take or destroy turtle eggs of any species. The Minister may, upon a written request by any person, exempt that person by writing from this rule. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Fisheries Regulations (Chapter 158, Section 9). Legislation | Fiji | 1965 (1991) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Size, Registration, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fisheries (Protection of Turtles) (Amendments) Regulations 2010 (L.N. No. 62 of 2010). Legislation | Fiji | 2010 Keyword: Turtles, Hunting/capture, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX