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Marine Conservation Law (2013 Revision).

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement No. 12 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 82 of 11 October 2013.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine pollution Basic legislation Marine fisheries Institution Enforcement/compliance Crustaceans Size Seasons Molluscs Fishing gear/fishing method Cartilaginous fishes Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Ecosystem preservation Effluent waste water/discharge Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the conservation of the marine environment and fisheries resources. For this purpose, a Marine Conservation Board is established. The Board shall be responsible in general for the administration of this Law, control fisheries officers, issue licenses under this Law, and collect fees. Part III concerns the protection of lobsters, conch and other fish resources. The Governor may designate areas of Cayman waters to be restricted marine areas under section 10. Marine parks may be established under section 11 and spawning areas under section 12. Part V places restrictions on the use of gear, the taking of marine life, and regulates powers of enforcement. Other provisions, among other things, prohibit the feeding of sharks and the discharge of harmful effluents or raw sewage in Cayman waters.

Full text
English
Website
www.gazettes.gov.ky

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) Regulations, 1978.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978

Keyword: Management/conservation, Turtles, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) Regulations (2008 Revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978 (2008)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Turtles, Traditional rights/customary rights, Seasons, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Grouper Spawning Areas) Notice, 2011.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation Regulations (2004 revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1979 (2004)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Licensing of Spear Guns) Regulations, 1986.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1986

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Licensing of Seine Nets) Directives, 1986.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1986

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Marine Parks) Regulations (2007 Revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1986 (2007)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Marine area, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

National Conservation Law, 2013 (No. 24 of 2013).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Wetlands, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Institution, Policy/planning, Protected area, Contract/agreement, Climate change, Endangered species, Coastal zone management, Protection of habitats, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX