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Fisheries Zone Proclamation (Cap. 105).

Country/Territory
Turks-Caicos Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries
Abstract

This Proclamation provides for the establishment of a Fisheries Zone outside of the territorial sea of 200 nautical miles measured from the low-water line or other baseline from which the Territorial Sea is measured. The Proclamation also states that " Her Majesty will exercise the same jurisdiction in respect of fisheries in the said fisheries zone as She has in respect of fisheries in the territorial waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands subject to such provisions as may be made by law for th

Full text
English
Website
www.environment.tc

References - Legislation

Implements

Fishery Limits Ordinance, 1978 (Cap. 105).

Legislation | Turks-Caicos Islands (UK) | 1969 (2009)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX