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

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1986
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Extraordinary Gazette of 10 February, 1986, (Supplement No. 3), 2 pp.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

Directive 2 gives a definition of "speargun". The Marine Conservation Board shall issue licences to use or retail spearguns only to persons of older than eighteen years and who posses the "Caymanian status" (dir. 3). A retail licences allows the holder to possess a specified number of spearguns, whereas a licence to use spearguns contains certain restrictions, i.e. spearguns may not be used in any replenishment zone, marine park, environmental zone, or "designated grouper spawning areas". All licences shall be issued subject to the following conditions: (a) the licence will be valid for one year; (b) shall not be transferable; (c); shall not allow the holder to import spearguns; and (d) may be revoked by the Board acting in its absolute discretion.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Conservation Law (2013 Revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978 (2013)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX