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Fisheries (Trochus) Regulations 1990 (L.N. 2/90).

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
On the date of publication by exhibition.
Abstract

"The area of Tuvalu is designated as a prohibited fishing area for the shell species trochus niloticus" (reg. 2). " Any person who fishes within the area of Tuvalu for the shell species trochus niloticus commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1000 or up to 6 months imprisonment" (reg. 2). (3 regulations)

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