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 titleAN 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Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries Ordinance 2021.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