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Fishing Industry (Spiny Lobster) Regulations, 2009.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Published in the Jamaica Gazette Supplement Vol. CXXXI No. 33A dated 30th of April, 2009.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Enforcement/compliance Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Processing/handling Inspection International trade Protection of species Seasons Transport/storage Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations lay down rules for the prohibition of sale, possession, import and export of all species of spiny lobster during the closed season for lobster, and powers and duties of the Fishery Inspectors regarding this prohibition. In case of breach of prohibition, the Fishery Inspector may seize in whole or part of the spiny lobster and store the seized product in a storage facility. An authorized storage facility may be designated by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Full text
English
Website
www.nepa.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act No. 18 of 2018.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2018

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, High seas, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Contract/agreement, Allocation/quota, Coastal zone management, Data collection/reporting, Education, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Institution, Mariculture, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Public health, Public participation, Research, Standards, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

The Fishing Industry (Spiny Lobster) (Amendment) Regulations no. 80 A of 2021.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2021

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Processing/handling, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry (Spiny Lobster) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2020

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Enforcement/compliance, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Processing/handling, Inspection, International trade, Seasons, Transport/storage, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Industry (Spiny Lobster) (Amendment) Regulations, 2014.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Processing/handling, Inspection, International trade, Protection of species, Seasons, Transport/storage, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX