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