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Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) Regulations, 1978.

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Turtles Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries
Abstract

Any person who has in possession any turtle egg (as defined in regulation 2) shall commit an offence, provided the prohibition shall not apply to any egg of turtle bred in captivity by the holder of a licence granted under the Endangered Species Protection and Propagation Law, 1978, or any eggs taken in accordance with a licence issued by the Marine Conservation Board under section 16 of the Marine Conservation Law. Any person who attempts to take, disturb, molest in any way a female turtle at a

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References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Conservation Law, 1978.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978 (1995)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Crustaceans, Size, Seasons, Molluscs, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2007

Keyword: Management/conservation, Turtles, Hunting authorization/permit, Size, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) (Amendment) Regulations, 1985.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1985

Keyword: Management/conservation, Turtles, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX