Marine Mammal Protection Act, 2005 (Cap. 244A). Country/Territory Bahamas Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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