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Marine Parks Ordinance (Chapter 476).

Country/Territory
China, Hong Kong SAR
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the designation, control and management of marine parks and marine reserves, and for purposes connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Ordinance protects and conserves the marine environment and a rich collection of aquatic animals and plants. The Ordinance also provides the legal framework for the designation, control and management of marine parks and marine reserves.

Full text
English
Website
www.hklii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Marine Reserve (Designation) Order (Chapter 476C).

Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1996 (2005)

Keyword: Marine area, Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Parks (Designation) Order (Chapter 476B).

Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1996 (2005)

Keyword: Marine area, Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine parks and marine reserves Regulation, Chapter 476A.

Legislation | China, Hong Kong SAR | 1996

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX