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Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) (Amendment) Regulations, 2007.

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement No. 2 of to Official Gazette No. 26 of 24 December 2007.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Turtles Hunting authorization/permit Size Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

These Regulations amend the Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) Regulations (1996 Revision) in relation with licences for traditional fishing. They also repeal regulation 10. Licences shall be issued only to residents and: shall be valid for a year and only for a specified number of turtles; shall prohibit specified fishing methods; and shall specify the minimum and maximum size of turtles that may be taken.

Full text
English
Website
www.gazettes.gov.ky

References - Legislation

Amends

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