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Fisheries (Fishing Industry) (Safety) Regulations, 1966 (L.N. No. 141 of 1966).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
These Regulations provide for the safety requirements for fishing vessels whether propelled by sail or by engine, which are put to sea for the purposes of fishing. The provisions of regulations 2 and 3 shall not apply where a vessel is put to sea for use solely in bait catching, fish potting, seine-net fishing or other fishing within the hundred fathom curve of Barbados. Any person in charge of a vessel who contravenes any of the provisions of regulations 2, 3 or 5 shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment. The Chief Fisheries Officer may at any time enter on any vessel for the purpose of controlling the compliance with the provisions of these regulations.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
These Regulation shall come into effect on 3 November 1966.
Notes
These regulations were made under section 21 of the Fishing Industry Act, Cap. 262, which is repealed by the Fisheries Act, 1993. However, these regulations were saved under section 47 of the Fisheries Act, 1993.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements