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Marine parks and marine reserves Regulation, Chapter 476A.

Country/Territory
China, Hong Kong SAR
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine pollution Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Marine area Management/conservation Offences/penalties Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas Marine fishes Protection of species Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Regulation provides for measures to protect marine parks and marine reserves, and marine and coastal species which are specified in Schedule 2. Within marine parks and marine reserves it is prohibited to: fish, hunt, collect animals or plants unless in possession of a special permit or in a special zone as specified in Schedule 1; possess any fishing or hunting device specified in Schedule 3; water ski, boat, etc.; establish fish culture; damage beaches, mudflats, etc.; moor or anchor in the reserve; hold sporting competitions, etc. (secs. 3-15). The Authority may prohibit or restrict the entry into, or movement within a marine park or marine reserve of any person, vehicle or vessel. An application for a permit under this Regulation shall be made in writing to the Authority and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee prescribed in Schedule 4. The remaining part of the Regulation contains penal provisions and provisions of miscellaneous nature.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Parks Ordinance (Chapter 476).

Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1995 (2007)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX