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Marine Protection Amendment (RPPL No. 9-50 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Palau
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to control the export of any living resource that primarily inhabits the reefs of Palau, and for other related purposes.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation International trade Authorization/permit Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Protection of habitats Aquatic animals Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends 27 PNC § 1203 to § 1206 and §1209 with respect to restrictions on and control of exportation of all living resources that inhabit Palau's reefs, territorial sea, and internal waters. A ban is placed on exportation of various fish and aquatic animal species but some species may be exported for non-commercial purposes. The Minister shall work in consultation with the Division of Customs to promulgate rules to define the valid non-commercial purposes for which certain species may be exported and to establish procedures for exporting such species up to 50 pounds and issuing written permission to export an amount of such species over 50 pounds.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Marine Protection Act of 1994.

Legislation | Palau | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Fish products, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Management/conservation, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX