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Regulations for the fishing of Elasmobranchs (Sharks) in the estuary of the Breede River (No. R. 105 of 2013).

Country
South Africa
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
These Regulations provide for protection of Elasmobranch sharks in the Breede River, by prohibiting fishing for such sharks (other than for scientific purposes with a permit) and requires all sharks caught as bycatch to be released to its waters alive. The Regulations also prescribe penalties for the offence of illegal catch of such sharks.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/saf122759.pdf
Web site
http://www.info.gov.za
Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Government Gazette No. 36147 of 15 November 2013.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998).