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Marine Mammal Protection Act, 2005 (Cap. 244A).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the protection of marine mammals.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Ranching/captive breeding International trade Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act imposes the requirement of a licence or a permit for activities that may harm any mammal which is morphologically adapted to the marine environment. It also prohibits the hunting for and taking or harassing of marine mammals for purposes other than stated in this Act (generally scientific and preservation purposes) and regulates the operation of captive marine mammal facilities. The Act also provides for inspection by marine mammal inspectors appointed by the Minister under this Act and enforcement. International trade in marine mammals or marine mammal products without a licence or a permit shall be prohibited.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Marine Mammal Protection (General) Regulations, 2005 (Cap. 244A).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2005

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Animal welfare, Keeping of live animals, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Mammal (Captive Dolphin Facilities) Regulations, 2005 (Cap. 244A).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2005 (2008)

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Data collection/reporting, Animal health, Animal welfare, Keeping of live animals, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX