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Barbuda (Fisheries) Regulations, 2014 (S.I. No. 33 of 2014).

Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
These Regulations, made by the Barbuda Council under the Barbuda Local Government Act, provide with respect to selected matters concerning fisheries in Barbuda: appointment of the Barbuda Senior Fisheries Officer; constitution of the Barbuda Coastal Management Advisory Committee; fishing permits; protection of herbivorous fishes and invertebrates, lobsters, conch shells and sharks; use of traps; restrictions on the catch of certain species for certain periods of time; placement of artificial reefs in Barbuda; designation of Barbuda fisheries rangers; enforcement and offences.
The Barbuda Coastal Management Advisory Committee shall advise the Barbuda Council on coastal management in Barbuda. A person shall not fish or attempt to fish in Barbuda without having with him or her a valid Barbuda Special Area Permit. The Council may place conditions on permits based on species, time, area, gear, fishing method, or any other criteria necessary or appropriate for the long-term sustainability and responsible management of the marine ecosystem of Barbuda.
Date of text
Notes
Made under the Barbuda Local Government Act of 1976, CAP. 44.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette Vol. XXXIIV No. 57 of 28 August 2014.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No