Fishing Industry (Conservation of Conch (Genus Strombus)) Regulations, 2000. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Regulation Date 2000 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Crustaceans Fishing authorization Data collection/reporting Protected fishing area Inspection Processing/handling Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract The maximum of weight of fifty percent cleaned conch, which may be landed during the period outside of the close season for conch shall not exceed the national Total Allowable Catch, as to be determined by the Minister thirty days before the end of the close season. Licensed fishermen shall not exceed Individual Conch Quotas as determined by the Minister at least 30 days before the end of the close season. Allocation of quotas shall be certified and the quotas are not transferable. Processing sh Full text English Website www.moj.gov.jm References - Legislation Implements Fishing Industry Act, 1975. Legislation | Jamaica | 1976 (2002) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Registration, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Fishing Industry (Fishery Management Areas) Order, 2000 (No. 37b of 2000). Legislation | Jamaica | 2000 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Protected fishing area, Artisanal fishing, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX