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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