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(Cap 171 section 4) [12 October 1962] (G.N.A. 102 of 1962) Cap 171A reg 1 Citation These regulations may be cited as the Fisheries Protection Regulations. Cap 171A reg 2 Prohibition of the use of explosives No person with intent to capture fish shall use any explosive. Cap 171A reg 3 Prohibition of the use of toxic substances No person with intent to capture fish shall use any toxic substance. Cap 171A reg 4 Possession of explosives or toxic substances No person shall possess or have in his control any explosive or toxic substance for the purpose of fishing. Cap 171A reg 4A Prohibition of use of apparatus (1) No person shall use for the purpose of fishing any apparatus of a class or description specified by the Director under subsection (2). (2) the Director may specify by notice published in the Gazette the class or description of apparatus for the purposes of subsection (1). (L.N. 15 of 1999) Cap 171A reg 5 Liability of master, etc., of vessel In the event of any contravention of regulation 2, 3, 4 or 4A, the master or person in charge of- (a) any vessel upon which or from which such contravention was committed; or (b) any vessel used for or employed in the commission of such contravention,shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $200000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 3 of 1988; L.N. 15 of 1999) Cap 171A reg 6 Exemptions The Director may by permit in writing exempt any person from all or any of the provisions of these regulations where he is satisfied that such exemption is reasonably necessary for the purpose of- (a) carrying out any scientific research; or (b) carrying on any bona fide business of fish culture in ponds or artificially enclosed waters. Cap 171A reg 7 Penalties Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of regulation 2, 3, 4 or 4A, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $200000 and to imprisonment for 6 months. (L.N. 3 of 1988; L.N. 15 of 1999) |