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Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) (Amendment) Regulations, 2013 (S.I. No. 114 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette (Extraordinary) of 20 December 2013.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Seasons Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations amend the Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) Regulations in regulation 35 by the insertion, immediately after paragraph (1), of new paragraphs (2) and (3) on restrictions on fishing for a fish commonly known as "the Nassau Grouper". No such fish may be taken or landed during a specified period except where such taking or landing is carried out, with the written approval of the Director of Fisheries for scientific research purposes. In addition, only fish that is intact may be landed during a specified period.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) Regulations, 1986 (Cap. 244).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1986 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Aquaculture, Processing/handling, Fish products, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Marine mammals, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX