The Natural Resources (Marine Parks) (Amendment) Regulations no. 145A of 2015. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source The Jamaica Gazette Supplement - Proclamations, Rules and Regulations no. 111 of 2015. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Marine protected areas Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Royalties/fees Governance Offences/penalties Protected area Zoning Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made under Section 38 of the Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, provide for amending the Natural Resources (Marine Parks) Regulations, 1992. The amendments concern: adding and replacing of definitions, including: authorised officer; written permission of the Authority; marine park manager. Further amendments concern: permission to ride a horseback in a marine park and related penalties in case of contravention; creation of special fishery conservation area and fish sanctuary; consultation of various authorities prior to the formulation of the zoning plan; functions of the board, including making recommendations to the Authority on the preservation of the ecological system in marine parks, and advising the Authority on matters relating to the administration, control and preservation of the resources; determination of fines and fees payable in respect of permits. Full text English Website laws.moj.gov.jm References - Legislation Amends Natural Resources (Marine Parks) Regulations, 1992. Legislation | Jamaica | 1992 (2005) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX