Marine Mammals Protection Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 203 of 2003). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Management/conservation Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract Pursuant to article 9 of the Environment Protection Act, the species of marine mammals listed in the Schedule hereby attached are declared to be protected marine mammal species. Subsequently, no person shall, directly or indirectly, pursue, take or attempt to take, maltreat or attempt to maltreat, kill or attempt to kill, possess, sell by any method, buy, exchange, reintroduce, import or export any specimen of such species. Any marine mammal accidentally caught during normal fishing activities shall be immediately released. Particular permits may be issued by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority for scientific studies or educational purposes, under the conditions prescribed by Regulation 7. Regulation 10 sets out the penalties to be applied in case of violation of these Regulations. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX