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Turtles (Protection) Regulations, 1979 (S.I. No. 95 of 1979).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Regulation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Official Gazette, pp. 471-472.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Turtles International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the hunting for or possession of any turtle in the areas specified in the Schedule to these Regulations. Catching of turtles on the outer islands may only take place with consent of the owner of the island. The Regulations also prohibit the purchase, sale or export of any preserved or stuffed Hawksbill turtle or any part thereof without an authorization of the Minister.

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