Protection of Turtle and Turtle Eggs Regulations (Cap. 67:51). Country/Territory Trinidad and Tobago Document type Regulation Date 1975 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Ministry of Legal Affairs. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Turtles Seasons Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations place restrictions on the taking of turtle eggs and the killing of turtles. No person shall use the gear prescribed to hunt turtles, take buried turtle eggs or kill or catch turtles during prescribed periods. The Regulations also place restrictions on the sale or offering for sale of turtle eggs, turtles or turtle meat. Full text English Website www.legalaffairs.gov.tt References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Act (Cap. 67:51). Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1916 (1975) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX