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Turtles (Protection) Notice (S.R.O. 23/1959).

Country/Territory
British Virgin Islands (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1959
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official publication, p. 252.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Turtles Hunting/capture Seasons Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Notice declares the close season for sea and river turtles except trunk turtles. It shall be prohibited to catch or take or attempt to catch or take or cause to be taken or caught any turtle or turtle eggs, to slaughter, buy, sell or expose for sale or having in possession the whole or any portion of meat of turtle to which this Notice applies or any egg of turtles, including the eggs of trunk turtles.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Turtles Ordinance (No. 12 of 1959).

Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1959

Keyword: Turtles, Hunting/capture, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Turtles (Protection) (Amendment) Notice, 1986.

Legislation | British Virgin Islands (UK) | 1986

Keyword: Turtles, Hunting/capture, Seasons, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX