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Spear Guns Control Order, 2006 (Cap. 91).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Marine mammals
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Order prohibits the use of spear guns as specified in this Order except in accordance with an approval granted by Governor in Council for scientific purposes. The prohibitions regard: use of spearguns during scuba diving or snorkeling; during a closed season (defined), having a spear gun in possession on or within twenty metres of any tidal water or upon any beach or foreshore; and using or having in possession, a spear gun in a prohibited area (listed in the Schedule to this Order).

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Implements

Spear Guns Control Ordinance (Cap. 91).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1994 (2011)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX