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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.

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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