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Hawksbill Turtles (Protection) (Amendment) Regulations, 1978 (S.I. No. 106 of 1978).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Official Gazette, p. 327.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Animal welfare Turtles International trade Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations amend the Hawksbill Turtles (Protection) Regulations, 1977 by providing for the protection of female Hawksbill Turtle. No person shall catch, kill, harpoon or otherwise take possession of any female Hawksbill Turtle in areas specified in the Schedule to these Regulations.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Hawksbill Turtles (Protection) Regulations, 1977 (S.I. No. 95 of 1977).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1977

Keyword: Turtles, International trade, Endangered species, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX