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Whale Watching and Swimming Regulations 2013.

Country/Territory
Tonga
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Management/conservation Marine mammals Hunting/capture Tourism Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 11 of the Whale Watching and Swimming Act 2008, provide throughout the Kingdom and Tongan fisheries waters for: (a) the management and licensing of commercial whale guiding services; and (b) the protection, conservation, and management of whales by: (i) regulating human contact or behaviour with whales either by service providers or other persons, in order to prevent adverse effects on and interference with whales; and (ii) prescribing appropriate behaviour by service providers and other persons seeking to come into contact with whales. Every service provider and every person coming into contact with whales shall comply with the conditions specified in these Regulations.

Full text
English
Website
crownlaw.gov.to

References - Legislation

Implements

Whale Watching and Swimming Act 2008 (No. 22 of 2008).

Legislation | Tonga | 2008

Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Tourism, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX