Fishing Industry (Declaration of Close Season)(Lobster) Order, 1987. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Regulation Date 1987 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official publication, of 1987, 1 p. Subject Fisheries Keyword Seasons Crustaceans Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Order of the Minister, made under section 19 of the Fishing Industry Act of 1975, declares the period commencing on the 1st day of April and ending on the 30th day of June of each year to be a close season for lobsters. 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, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX