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National Conservation (General) Regulations, 2016.

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement No. 2 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 62 of 11 August 2016.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Seasons Offences/penalties Management/conservation Protection of species Birds Aquatic plants Turtles
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

These Regulations of the Cabinet, made under sections 33(2) and 50 of the National Conservation Law, 2013, principally concerns the protection of marine species (spiny lobsters, conch, whelks, Nassau groupers and other specified fish species, turtles and algae and of blue winged teal and white-winged doves. Protection measures concerns restrictions on the taking, having in possession or offering for sale of these species. The National Conservation Council may grant a person, in accordance with the National Conservation Law 2013, a permit or licence under which the person shall be exempt from these Regulations or any provision under these Regulations. Minor and consequential amendments are set out in the Schedule.

Full text
English
Website
www.gazettes.gov.ky

References - Legislation

Implements

National Conservation Law, 2013 (No. 24 of 2013).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland waters, Freshwater resources management, Wetlands, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Institution, Policy/planning, Protected area, Contract/agreement, Climate change, Endangered species, Coastal zone management, Protection of habitats, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Marine Conservation (Turtle Protection) Regulations (2008 Revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1978 (2008)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Turtles, Traditional rights/customary rights, Seasons, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation Regulations (2004 revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1979 (2004)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Marine Parks) Regulations (2007 Revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1986 (2007)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Marine area, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Conservation (Fishing Licences) Regulations, 2003.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2003

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Marine Conservation (Grouper Spawning Areas) Notice, 2011.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX