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Marine Conservation Law, 1978.

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette No. 9, 1995, (Supplement No. 2), pp. 1-12.
Long title
A Law to preserve the natural amenities of the territorial waters of the islands.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Institution Enforcement/compliance Crustaceans Size Seasons Molluscs Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

The 25 sections of the Act are divided into 6 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administrative (II); Protection of certain species (III); Restricted marine areas and marine parks (IV); Restriction of fishing methods (V); General (VI).

Full text
English