Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Regulations (Cap. 37:02)

MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) LAWS OF TJUNlDAD AND TOBAGO www. legalaffairs.gov.tt Chap. 37:028 [Subsidiary] 63/1 974 . MARINE AREAS (PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT) REGULATIONS ma de und er section 6 Citation. 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Regulation s. Interpretation. 2. In these Regulations "fish" includes corals , crabs , lobsters, shrimps, turtles, turtle eggs and any species of marine fauna. Entry into restricted area prohibited except with written p er minuion. 3. (L) Except with the written permission of the Minister, or a person duly authorised by him in writing to grant such permission, no person shall Ia) go m or alight upon a restricted area; (b} operate a boat or other vessel within a restricted area or cause or allow a boat or other vessel to enter such an area ; I e) take or remove any fish or bird from a restricted area; Id) take or remove any mangrove from a restricted area; or (e) dig, dredge, or otherwise interfere with the seabed of a restricted area. Exemptions. (2) The provisions of subregulation (I) do not apply to a public officer acting in the execution of his duties. Permission may be subject to condit ions . 4. Where permission is granted under these Regulations it shall be subject to any conditions that may be attached to the grant of the permission. Anchoring area may be designated. 5. The Minister may, by Notification, designate any part of a restricted area an anchoring area or a walkway. UPDATED TO DECEMBER 31ST 2009