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

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Regulation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Official Gazette, p. 237.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Turtles International trade Endangered species Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the purchase, sale or export of any preserved or stuffed Hawksbill turtle or any part thereof without an authorization of the Minister. The Regulations do not apply to shells of Hawksbill turtles.

Full text
English

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Amended by

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

Legislation | Seychelles | 1978

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Animal welfare, Turtles, International trade, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX