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Fisheries Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 20 of 2003).

Country/Territory
British Virgin Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Crustaceans Foreign fishing Registration Fishing gear/fishing method Research Landing Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Fish products Internal trade Processing/handling International trade Freshwater pollution Pollution control EIA Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Protection of habitats Endangered species Protection of species Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 79 of the Fisheries Act, 1997, provide rules for registration and licensing of local and foreign fishing vessels, and related matters and make provision with respect to, among other things, conservation measures, aquaculture, international fishing agreements and arrangements, marine scientific research, prohibited fishing methods, sport fishing, test fishing and landing, marketing and distribution of fish.

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