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Antigua and Barbuda - Fishers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Barbuda (Fisheries) Regulations, 2014 (S.I. No. 33 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-08-12 | ATG-2014-R-99617

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.

Antigua and Barbuda - Fishers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Fisheries Regulations, 2013 (S.I. 2013, No. 2). -

Adoption: 2013-01-14 | ATG-2013-R-93554

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Fisheries Advisory Committee
Part III - Registration, Construction, Certification and Inspection of Local Fishing Vessels
Part IV - Foreign Fishing Vessels
Part V - Local Fishing Licences
Part VI - Record of Local Commercial Fishers
Part VII - Artificial Reefs and Fish Aggregating Devices
Part VIII - Fisheries Conservation Measures
Part IX - Miscellaneous Provisions

Antigua and Barbuda - Fishers - Law, Act

The Fisheries Act, 2006 (No. 22 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-11-17 | Date of entry into force: 2013-02-01 | ATG-2006-L-84851

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Fisheries Management and Development
Part III - Registration, Construction, Certification and Inspection of Local Fishing Vessels
Part IV - Authorisation of Fishing and Processing Operations
Part V - Aquaculture
Part VI - Marine Reserves and Conservation Measures
Part VII - Enforcement
Part VIII - General

Repeals the The Fisheries Act, (Cap. 173) and the Importation of Live Fish Act, (Cap. 209).