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Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) Regulations, 1978.

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette No. 7 of 1978 (Supplement No. 7), 1 p.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Turtles Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries, Latin America and the Caribbean
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 any time during the months of may, June, July, August or September of each year, commits an offence. Again, this shall not apply to turtles legally bred in captivity. (4 regulations)

Full text
English

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