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Fisheries Resources (Gill Net Prohibition) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 158 of 2020).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette dated 5 November 2020.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Precautionary principle Territorial sea Maritime zone
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit (I) to use a gill net of any mesh size or length for the purpose of, or as a method of, catching fish in fisheries waters; (II) to land, sell, buy or be in possession of any fish obtained in fisheries waters by the use of a gill net; and (III) to have a gillnet in possession in fisheries waters.

Full text
English
Website
www.agm.gov.bz

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Resources Act No.7 of 2020.

Legislation | Belize | 2020

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Access right, Contract/agreement, Artisanal fishing, Basic legislation, Business/industry/corporations, Biodiversity, Certification, Community management, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Protection of species, Public participation, Registration, Smallholders/peasants, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Total allowable catch, Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Fisheries Regulations 1977.

Legislation | Belize | 1977 (2003)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Processing/handling, Crustaceans, Size, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, International trade, Research, Inspection, Fish products, Registration, Standards, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX