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Natural Resources (Marine Parks) Regulations, 1992.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Jamaica , 20 pp.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Marine protected areas Marine area Protected area
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

Regulations 3 to 17 declare various actions to be prohibited in marine parks. Regulation 8 prohibits fishing in a marine park without a written permission from the park manager. The Natural Resources Conservation Authority may ban fishing altogether from certain areas, in certain periods, or impose conditions on the permission to fish. No explosives, electrical device or poison shall be used. Regulation 18 provides for the seizure of vessels or gear or used for illegal activities. Regulations 19 to 21 contain provisions regarding enforcement. The Authority may establish zones in the marine park area and attach conditions with regard to the use of each zone under regulation 22. The remaining regulations concern functions of marine park rangers (regs. 23-26), an Advisory Board to be appointed by the Authority under regulation 27, certificates and appeals (regs. 28 and 29).

Full text
English
Website
www.moj.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, 1991.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1991 (1993)

Keyword: Framework law, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Waste management, EIA, Protected area, Court/tribunal, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

The Natural Resources (Marine Parks) (Amendment) Regulations no. 145A of 2015.

Legislation | Jamaica | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Royalties/fees, Governance, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX