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Spear Guns Control Ordinance (Cap. 91).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011.
Long title
An Ordinance to control the use of spear guns.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties 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 St. Helena. 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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2006 (2011)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Spear Guns Control Ordinance (No. 8 of 2014).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2014

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX