These Regulations amend the Fisheries Regulations by inserting a new regulation (20A). Regulation 20A introduces a moratorium on molesting, taking or killing of turtles. Notwithstanding regulation 20 (restrictions on taking, etc. of turtles), no person shall: (a) in any way molest, or take or kill turtles of any species; (b) sell, offer, or expose for sale or export any turtle shell or flesh; or (c) dig up, use, take or destroy turtle eggs of any species. The Minister may, upon a written request by any person, exempt that person by writing from this rule.
These Regulations amend the Fisheries Regulations by inserting a new regulation (20A). Regulation 20A introduces a moratorium on molesting, taking or killing of turtles. Notwithstanding regulation 20 (restrictions on taking, etc. of turtles), no person shall: (a) in any way molest, or take or kill turtles of any species; (b) sell, offer, or expose for sale or export any turtle shell or flesh; or (c) dig up, use, take or destroy turtle eggs of any species. The Minister may, upon a written request
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Fisheries (Protection of Turtles) (Amendments) Regulations 2004 (L.N. No. 15 of 2004).
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