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Fisheries (Restriction on Methods of Freshwater Fishing) Regulations (S.R.O. 4/1978).

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Antigua and Barbuda, pp. 36-37.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe freshwaters where only fishing by rod and line may take place and declare any other fishing in such places to be an offence. The prohibition shall not apply where prior permission in writing has been given by the Minister for such period and under such conditions as the Minister thinks fit. The Regulations shall not apply to any fishing carried out within off-shore waters of Antigua and Barbuda.

Full text
English
Website
www.ab.gov.ag

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Fisheries Regulations, 2013 (S.I. No. 2 of 2013).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Registration, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Transshipment, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Landing, Bycatch, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Marine protected areas, Alien species, Marine area, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX