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