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Wildlife (Marine Mammals) Regulations 2009.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protection of species Wild fauna Management/conservation Marine mammals Authorization/permit Marine protected areas Royalties/fees Protected area
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 December 2009.
Abstract

These Regulations provide for the long-term protection of marine mammals by: prohibiting or regulating activities connected with whale and seal watching; prohibiting or regulating activities in the vicinity of whales and seals; prescribing conditions for whale watching tour permits, whale swim tour permits and seal tour permits; and prescribing minimum approach distances for whales and seals. The Regulations further prescribe the fees payable for the issue of whale watching tour permits, whale swim tour permits and seal tour permits.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Act 1975.

Legislation | Australia | 1975 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Access right, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX