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Fishing Industry Regulations, 1976.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
1976 (1983)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, 15 pp.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Registration Fishing gear/fishing method Crustaceans Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Marking/identification Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations implement provisions of the Fishing Industry Act 1975. They regulate further the granting of fishing licences, registration of fishermen and vessels, marking of vessels, catching of lobster, the use of certain gear, enforcement measures and penalties. (13 regulations)

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

Amended by

Fishing Industry (Amendment) Regulations, 1982.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1982

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX