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Marine Mammals Ordinance 1992 (Ordinance No. 8 OF 1992).

Country/Territory
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance To prohibit the killing or taking of marine mammals on land or in the internal waters, territorial sea or fishery waters of the Falkland Islands.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishing vessel Inspection Marine mammals Protection of species Animal health Animal welfare Hunting/capture International trade Internal trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Latin America and the Caribbean, South America, South Atlantic
Abstract

The Ordinance aims to prohibit the killing or taking of marine mammals on land or in the waters of the Falkland Islands. The Ordinance prohibits to take, wound, kill, administer noxious substances, or use explosives or certain nets on any marine mammal, unless it is done to relieve or prevent suffering or to preserve life or prevent injury. It also states that it is unlawful to import or export any marine mammal or part of a marine mammal without a licence from the Governor. The document specifies the liability and fines for individuals and corporations who commit offences under the document. It also gives the power to arrest, search, seize, detain, and dispose of any person, vessel, or thing involved in such offences to the police officers and Fisheries Protection Officers.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.gov.fk