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Act amending the Marine Protection Act of 1994 (RPPL No. 4-35).

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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
In section 3 ‘export’ is redefined and in section 4 a provision which prohibits the making of false or misleading statements regarding the export of fish. Section 9 which prescribes penalties for the violation of provisions of section 4 is completely rewritten. A distinction between civil penalties and criminal penalties is made. In section 7 is inserted a clause which requires the Minister for Resources and Development to issue Regulations which set out procedures to certify species as cultured.
Long title of text
An Act to amend RPPL No. 4-18, regarding the taking of certain species of marine and terrestrial organisms, to clarify and strengthen the penalties and enforcement provisions, to require the Minister to promulgate Regulations concerning cultured species, and for other purposes.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amends