Spear Guns Control Ordinance, 2018 (A3 of 2018). Country/Territory Saint Helena (UK) Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAN ORDINANCE to control the possession and use of spear guns in the territorial waters of Ascension Island; and for connected and incidental purposes. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Marine mammals Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa Abstract This Ordinance empowers the Governor in Council to prohibit or restrict, by Order, the use of spear guns in the whole or part of the territorial waters of Ascension. No person may at any time have in his or her possession or use a spear gun in a prohibited area declared by the Governor by Order on recommendation of the Island Council. An Order may specify a period or periods during which the areas will be prohibited areas. A person who uses a spear gun in contravention of such Order shall be guilty of an offence. Full text English Website www.sainthelena.gov.sh