Fisheries Regulations No. 3 of 2018.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Aquatic animals Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Bycatch Certification Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing High seas Mariculture Marine fisheries Marking/identification Monitoring Protected fishing area Protection of species Registration Research Inspection Aquaculture Turtles

Geographical area

Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America

Abstract

These Regulations lay down provisions on fisheries management and conservation, such as licensing of foreign and local fishing vessels, including artisanal and commercial fishing vessels; registration and marking of domestic fishing vessels; application for high seas fishing permit; permitted and prohibited fishing gear and methods; bycatch; designation, marking and disposal of fish aggregating device; requirements for the protection and release of sea turtles; establishment of Fisheries Monitoring Centre; installation of vessel monitoring system device; liability of a master of fishing vessel fishing in a prohibited area; prohibitions for fishing of particular species in certain areas and regulation of protected fishing areas; permit procedures for research; and permit obligation for harvesting protected species, moving and selling diseased or contaminated fish and aquatic animals, and selling any fish, fish products, fuel or fishing gear at sea. The Minister or Chief Fisheries Officer may appoint observers to accompany fishing vessels on fishing trips for the purpose of monitoring and inspection during the fishing trip.

Full text

English

Website

parliament.gov.gy

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act (Cap 71:08).

Legislation | Guyana | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Foreign fishing, Aquaculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Inspection, Access right, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, High seas, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Marking/identification, International relations/cooperation, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Processing/handling, International trade, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Fisheries Regulations 1957.

Legislation | Guyana | 1957 (1969)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Registration, Internal trade, International trade, Landing, Harbour, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX