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Fisheries Rules 1982 (No. 31 of 1982).

Country/Territory
British Virgin Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Crustaceans Size Fishing gear/fishing method Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Rules consist of 15 sections and 2 Schedules: Short title (sect. 1); Definitions (sect. 2); Spiny lobster (sect. 3); Minimum size of lobster (sect. 4); Prohibited methods of fishing (sect. 5); Interference with fish traps (sect. 6); Licensing of fishing boats (sect. 7); Licence and fees (sect. 8); Registration of fishing boats (sect. 9); Duplicate licence (sect. 10); Markings on commercial fishing boats (sect. 11); Markings on pleasure fishing boats (sect. 12); Markings on big game sport fishing boats (sect. 13); Fishing without a licence is prohibited (sect. 14); Taking marine products without licence (sect. 15).

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Ordinance 1979.

Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1980

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, International trade, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX