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

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement No. 8 published with Gazette No. 13 of 23rd June, 2008.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Turtles Traditional rights/customary rights Seasons Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Ranching/captive breeding Inspection Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

These Regulations provide for the protection of turtles. They, among other things: prohibit the possession of turtle eggs and the taking, disturbing or molesting in any way of any turtle during the months April to November in any year. This rule shall not apply to shall not apply to an egg or a turtle bred in captivity by the holder of a licence in respect of turtles under the Endangered Species Protection and Propagation Law or taken in accordance with a licence issued by the Marine Conservation Board. The Board may grant licences to fishermen who have traditionally taken turtles within the Cayman Fisheries Zone by traditional methods respecting all restrictions imposed by these Regulations or conditions attached to a licence. Every turtle taken by the holder of a licence shall, immediately after taking, be tagged. The Regulations also provide for inspection of turtles captured by licence holders.

Full text
English
Website
gazettes.gov.ky

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

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

National Conservation (General) Regulations, 2016.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Birds, Aquatic plants, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX