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| Name: | Barbuda (Fisheries) Regulations, 2014 (S.I. No. 33 of 2014). |
| Country: | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Subject(s): | Fishers |
| Type of legislation: | Regulation, Decree, Ordinance |
| Adopted on: | 2014-08-12 |
| Entry into force: | |
| ISN: | ATG-2014-R-99617 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=99617&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Legislation on-line  Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAOLEX) PDF of Regulations (consulted on 2015-07-24) |
| Abstract/Citation: | 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. |