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Marine Mammal Protection Act, 2005 (Cap. 244A).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
This Act imposes the requirement of a licence or a permit for activities that may harm any mammal which is morphologically adapted to the marine environment. It also prohibits the hunting for and taking or harassing of marine mammals for purposes other than stated in this Act (generally scientific and preservation purposes) and regulates the operation of captive marine mammal facilities. The Act also provides for inspection by marine mammal inspectors appointed by the Minister under this Act and enforcement. International trade in marine mammals or marine mammal products without a licence or a permit shall be prohibited.
Long title of text
An Act to make provision for the protection of marine mammals.
Date of text
Notes
Reprinted version of Act No. 12 of 2005 as at 31 December 2009 and authorized by LRO 1/2008.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No