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

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Territorial subdivision
Saint Helena
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
AN ORDINANCE to control the possession and use of spear guns in the territorial waters of St Helena; and for connected or incidental matters.
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 to prohibit the use of spear guns in areas declared by him or her to be prohibited areas. This declaration shall be made by Order. No person may at any time have in his or her possession or use a spear gun in a prohibited area, except for scientific activities approved by the Chief Environmental Officer. Use of spear guns in other waters is restricted. The Ordinance specifies penalties for an offence committed under this Ordinance.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Repealed by

Fisheries Ordinance 2021.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2021

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Maritime zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX