Fisheries Regulations 2025 (S.R.O. 15 of 2025)

63. Repeal. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS NO. 15 OF 2025. REGULATIONS Made by the Minister under section 38 of the Fisheries Act, (Chapter 61:60.) (Gazetted 8th May, 2025.) PART I PRELIMINARY

1 — (1) These regulations may be cited as the - Short title and

1. (1) These regulations may be cited as the - Short title and commencement. FISHERIES REGULATIONS, 2025. (2) These Regulations shall come into force on a date to be appointed by the Minister by Order published in the Gazette.

2 — In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation

2. In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation. “Act” means the Fisheries Act; Chap.61:60. “Committee” means the Fisheries AdvisoryCommittee appointed under regulation 5 pursuant to section 5 of the Act; “crayfish” means any species of the kind or similar to that of the genera macrobrachium or atyia or belonging to the group palaemonidae, their eggs or their young; “fisheries officer” means a Fisheries Officer or AssistantFisheries Officer and any other officer appointed under section 3(2) of the Act; “fish processing establishment” means any land, premises, or other place in which fish are canned, dried, gutted, salted, iced, chilled, frozen, or otherwise processed for sale by wholesale in or outside Dominica. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Application. 3. (1) These Regulations apply to any fishing vessel or other vessel capable of being used for fishing within the fishery waters. (2) For ease of reference the equivalent imperial measurements for the metric measurements used in these Schedule 1. Regulations are set out in Schedule 1. Safety equipment. 4. (1) The owner, master or charterer of a fishing vessel shall ensure that the vessel is equipped with the following - (a) a bailer capable of removing water from the vessel; (b) a hand-held compass or other compass approved by the Chief Fisheries Officer; (c) not less than 13.64 litres of fresh drinking water stowed in a closed container for each person on board a vessel of 7.62 metres in length over-all or 22.73 litres per person on a vessel 7.62 metres and over; (d) one set of oars and one main sail; (e) a battery-operated water-proof flash light; (f) non-perishable rations stowed in a waterproof container, sufficient to sustain each person on board the vessel for at least 5 days; (g) a small glass mirror capable of being used as a reflector; (h) at least two flares suitable for use at night; (i) at least two flares suitable for use in daylight; (j) a sea anchor of a size and design appropriate for the vessel; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (k) at least one lifejacket for each person on board the vessel; (l) at least one VHF hand held GPS radio; (m) a radar reflector; (n) a first aid kit. (2) The owner, master or charterer of a fishing vessel shall ensure that there are at least two persons on board the fishing vessel while it is at sea and engaged in fishing. (3) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. PART II FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

5 — (1) There is hereby appointed a Fisheries Advisory Fisheries Advisory

5. (1) There is hereby appointed a Fisheries Advisory Fisheries Advisory Committee. Committee. (2) The Committee shall comprise the following – (a) the Chief Fisheries Officer who shall be the Chairman; (b) thePermanentSecretaryoftheMinistry responsible for fisheries who shall be an ex-officio member; (c) at least three persons representing the Fisheries CooperativeswhoshallbeappointedbytheMinister; (d) two other persons who shall be appointed by the Minister as he considers necessary. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (3) The members of the Committee shall be appointed for a period not exceeding 3 years but the members shall be eligible for reappointment. (4) Four members of the Committee, including the Chairman, present at any meeting constitute a quorum. (5) The Committee shall meet at least once a year. (6) Subject to subregulations (4) and (5), the Committee may determine its own procedures. Functions of the 6. (1) The Committee shall – Committee. (a) advise the Minister on fisheries management and development; (b) consider and advise the Minister on the plan for management and development of fisheries in fishery waters and on each review of the plan; (c) consider and advise the Minister on the need for any amendment to the Act or Regulations; (d) consider and advise the Minister on any proposals for access agreements, joint venture investment in fisheries, or development projects in the fisheries sector; (e) consider and advise the Minister on any initiative for the regional harmonisation of fisheries regimes, including any regional licensing scheme for foreign fishing vessels; (f) advise the Minister on the co-ordination of the policies and activities of governmentdepartments with respect to any of the above-mentioned matters; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (g) consult and when necessary advise other fisheries bodies or agencies established by the Minister; (h) carry out all other functions as the Minister may from time to time assign to the Committee. (2) The Committee is responsible for the proper performance of its functions under this regulation but may, for the purpose of such performance, as it thinks fit, invite the head of a government department or other person to participate in its meetings where matters of concern to that department or person are being discussed or where it considers that the presence of the person would benefit the deliberations of the Committee. PART III FOREIGN FISHING LICENCE

7 — An application for a foreign fishing licence shall be made Application for foreign

7. An application for a foreign fishing licence shall be made Application for foreign fishing licence. to the Minister – (a) in writing in Form A or Form B set out in Schedule 2; or Schedule 2. (b) in the form of a telex, e-mail, facsimile or cable containing the information required in Form A or Form B set out in Schedule 2. Schedule 2.

8 — The Minister may issue a foreign fishing licence – Issue of licence

8. The Minister may issue a foreign fishing licence – Issue of licence. (a) in writing in the form set out in Schedule 3; or Schedule 3. (b) in the form of a telex, e-mail, facsimile or cable containing the information set out in Schedule 3. Schedule 3.

9 — (1) The fees payable for the issue of a foreign fishing licence Fees

9. (1) The fees payable for the issue of a foreign fishing licence Fees. Schedule 4. are set out in Part A of Schedule 4. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (2) A person whose application for a foreign fishing licence is approved shall pay, in addition to the licence fee, any access fees, export fees and resource management fees which may be specified by the Minister. Conditions for 10. The Minister shall not issue a foreign fishing licence unless issuance of licence. he is satisfied that the licence fee and other relevant fees have been paid and adequate arrangements have been made for the payment of any royalties and other charges payable under section 14 of the Act. General conditions of 11. Every foreign fishing licence is subject to the following foreign fishing licence. general conditions - (a) fishing shall not be undertaken in the fishery waters except as authorised by the licence; (b) changes in the information set out in the application form shall be notified to the Chief Fisheries Officer as soon as practicable and, in any case, not later than seven days from the date of the change; (c) fish shall not be trans-shipped from or onto the vessel except with the permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer and in accordance with conditions he may specify; (d) the master and each member of the crew of the vessel shall while in the fishery waters comply with any directions given to him by an authorised officer, and, in particular, shall if requested by the officer- (i) stop the vessel; (ii) assist any authorised officer in boarding the vessel safely and co- operate with him in any inspection; and (iii) bring the vessel into port; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (e) the master of the vessel shall, while in the fishery waters, take all reasonable measures and precautions to avoid causing damage to local fishing operations including any non-commercial operations.

12 — Every foreign fishing licence issued in respect of a Conditions of foreign

12. Every foreign fishing licence issued in respect of a Conditions of foreign fishing licence in foreign fishing vessel of 30 feet or more is subject, in addition to relation to vessel of 30 the general conditions prescribed in subregulation (1), to the feet or more. following conditions - (a) the vessel shall at all times while in the fishery waters- (i) fly the flag of its flag State and the Dominican flag; (ii) display in a manner that is clearly visible both from the sea and the air - (A) the vessel’s international radio call sign; or (B) the number assigned to the vessel in its licence or on any regional register established under section 6 (1) (f) of the Act; (b) the master of the vessel shall cause written reports to be prepared at such times as the Chief Fisheries Officer may require, setting out information on the operations of the vessel in the fishery waters; (c) each report referred to in paragraph (b) shall be made in the form and for the period required by the Chief Fisheries Officer, and shall be delivered to the Chief Fisheries Officer within 7 days after the end of the period to which it applies; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (d) the master of the vessel shall cause a log-book to be maintained on a daily basis, in a form specified by or satisfactory to the Chief Fisheries Officer, for the purpose of recording the fishing operations of the vessel while within the fishery waters; (e) the master shall, within 48 days of a request made by the Chief Fisheries Officer, transmit the log- book, in its original and unaltered form to the Chief Fisheries Officer or to any person or organization designated by the Chief Fisheries Officer; (f) the master shall submit any other documents specified in a request under paragraph (e) in respect of catches made by the vessel in the fishery waters or the disposition of such catches; (g) the log-book maintained under paragraph (d) shall be retained for a period of at least 12 months following the voyage to which the log-book pertains; (h) the master of the vessel shall cause radio reports to be made in the manner specified by the Chief Fisheries Officer at the following times- (i) immediately upon entry into the fishery waters; (ii) every Wednesday or other day that the Chief Fisheries Officer specifies while the vessel is in the fishery waters; (iii) at least 4 hours prior to departure of the fishery waters; and (iv) at any other times as the Chief Fisheries Officer specifies; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (i) each report made under paragraph (g) shall contain details of - (i) the vessel’s international radio call sign or the number assigned to the vessel in its licence or on any regional register established under section 6(1)(f) of the Act; (ii) the position of the vessel at the time of reporting; (iii) the total catch by species on board the vessel at the time of reporting; and (iv) other matters relating to the fishing operations required by the Chief Fisheries Officer; (j) the master or owner of the vessel or his authorised local representatives shall notify the Chief Fisheries Officer, or other person or organisation designated by the Chief Fisheries Officer, of the estimated time of entry of the vessel into any port in Dominica at least 24 hours prior to the vessel’s entry, except that a shorter period of notification may be allowed if the master of the vessel satisfactorily proves that the vessel was in distress, or in the event of a medical emergency; (k) the master of the vessel shall, while in the fishery waters, allow any person authorised in writing by the Chief Fisheries Officer to board and remain on board the vessel as an observer and shall - (i) allow the observer full access to all equipment including navigation and communication equipment, records and documents, and to any fish on board the vessel; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (ii) allow the observer to make tests, observations and records and to take and to remove samples as he may reasonably require in connection with the vessel’s activities in the fishery waters, and (iii) provide, without charge, food and accommodation equivalent to that provided for officers of the vessel; and (m) the master of the vessel shall proceed to a port or place required by the Chief Fisheries Officer to allow an observer to board or disembark from the vessel or for an inspection for the purpose of maintaining compliance with the Act, Regulations or any fisheries agreement. Conditions of foreign 13. Every foreign fishing licence issued in respect of a fishing licence in relation to vessel of less foreign fishing vessel with an overall length of less than 30 feet than 30 feet. is subject, in addition to the general conditions prescribed in sub- regulation (1), to the following conditions - (a) the vessel shall at all times while in the fishery waters display in a way as to be clearly visible from both air and sea the registration or licence number assigned to that vessel by its country of origin or where no registration or licence number has been assigned to it, any other marking which will adequately identify the vessel and its country of origin and any number assigned to it in its licence; (b) the master of the vessel shall, while in the fishery waters, maintain a record of catches and other information in the form required by the Chief Fisheries Officer; (c) the master of the vessel shall provide information on the fishery operations carried out in the fishery 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 waters, in a form and at times required by the Chief Fisheries Officer; and (d) where required the vessel must be equipped with a real time vessel monitoring system.

14 — Any notice or instruction given by the Chief Fisheries Additional conditions

14. Any notice or instruction given by the Chief Fisheries Additional conditions of fishing licence. Officer pursuant to regulations 11, 12 or 13 may be set out as a condition of the licence or given after the licence has been issued by - (a) radio message to the vessel specified in the licence; (b) letter, telex, facsimile, e-mail or cable sent to the licence holder or to the authorised flag state or association representative of the licence holder as indicated on the application for the licence; or (c) other means that the Chief Fisheries Officer may consider practicable.

15 — Any records, log books or notifications required to be Records to be

15. Any records, log books or notifications required to be Records to be maintained in maintained or made under regulations 11, 12 or 13 shall be English. maintained or made in English.

16 — (1) For the purposes of section 9 of the Act fishing gear Stowage

16. (1) For the purposes of section 9 of the Act fishing gear Stowage. of a foreign fishing vessel shall - (a) be stowed in a manner so that it is not readily available for fishing; (b) not be baited or contain any lure that may render it readily available for fishing; (c) be stowed wholly on board the vessel; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (d) be stowed below deck, where possible; and (e) be secured to some part of the superstructure or hull of the vessel when carried above deck. (2) All nets, trawl boards and weights shall be disconnected from the towing or hauling wires or ropes and all mechanical hauling devices shall be sufficiently disconnected as to be capable of immediate use. PART IV LOCAL FISHING LICENCES AND REGISTRATION OF LOCAL FISHERMEN Application for local 17. (1) An application for a local fishing licence shall be made fishing licence. Schedule 5. in writing to the Minister in the form set out in Schedule 5. (2) The Minister may issue a local fishing licence in the Schedule 6. form set out in Schedule 6. Grounds for refusal of 18. The Minister shall not issue or renew a local fishing local fishing licence. licence unless – (a) an application has been made in accordance with regulation 17 and the information contained in the application is true and correct in every way; (b) the vessel is registered under regulations 22; (c) the fees prescribed under regulation 19 have been paid; (d) any information requested by the Minister or the Chief Fisheries Officer and relevant to the proposed fishing operation has been provided in the manner requested. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

19 — The fees payable for the issue or renewal of a local fishing Fees

19. The fees payable for the issue or renewal of a local fishing Fees. Schedule 4. licence are set out in Part B of Schedule 4.

20 — (1) A local fishing licence is subject to the following Conditions of local

20. (1) A local fishing licence is subject to the following Conditions of local fishing licence. conditions - (a) the vessel shall not be used to carry out activities other than fishing activity; (b) the Chief Fisheries Officer shall be notified of any change in the information set out in the application for the licence as soon as practicable and in any case no later than seven days from the date of the change; (c) the owner of the vessel shall display the identification markings assigned to it by the Chief Fisheries Officer in the manner described in Schedule 7; Schedule 7. (d) fishing shall not be undertaken except as authorised by the licence; (e) fish shall not be trans-shipped from or onto any vessel in the absence of a fish trans-shipment licence; (f) the master of the vessel shall cause a log-book or other record of the fishing operations of the vessel to be maintained when required to do so by the Chief Fisheries Officer; (g) a log-book or other record maintained under paragraph (f) shall be transmitted in its original and unaltered form to the Chief Fisheries Officer when he requires it; (h) the master and each member of the crew of the 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 vessel shall comply with any direction given to him by an authorised officer; (i) the master and each member of the crew of the vessel shall be persons registered as local fishermen in the register of local fishermen referred to in regulation 21; (j) the master and each member of the crew shall co-operate with any authorised officer or other person designated by the Chief Fisheries Officer who is compiling fisheries data or taking samples on behalf of the Fisheries Division for statistical or scientific purposes; (k) the master of the vessel shall provide information on the fishery operations of the vessel outside the fishery waters, in the form and at the times requested by the Chief Fisheries Officer; (l) if the vessel is fishing in waters of a country, other than in the fishery waters, the vessel shall comply with the laws of that other country as may by recognized by the Government of Dominica as having force in the waters in which the vessel is fishing; (m) the master and every member of the crew shall comply with the requirements of the Act and any Regulations or other instruments made under the Act. (2) Any notice or instrument given by the Minister or Chief Fisheries Officer under subregulation (1) may, after the licence has been issued, be set out at a further condition of the licence transmitted in writing to the licence holder by any means the Chief Fisheries Officer considers practicable. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

21 — (1) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall keep or cause to be Registration of local

21. (1) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall keep or cause to be Registration of local fishermen. kept a register of local fishermen in which shall be entered - (a) the name of any applicant for a local fishing licence who is cited as the owner, master or charterer of the local fishing vessel; (b) the name of any fisherman who requests in writing or in person that his name be registered as a local fisherman; (c) where registration is by virtue of paragraph (a), information identifying the local fishing licence; (d) any other information which the Chief Fisheries Officer considers appropriate. (2) Every person whose name is entered in the register of local fishermen shall be given a registration card and number indicating that he is registered as a local fisherman. (3) A local fisherman to whom a registration card is granted under subregulation (2) shall keep the card in safe custody and shall produce the card for inspection at any reasonable time when required by an authorised officer. (4) A person who is registered as a local fisherman shall, on the issue of his registration card, pay the registration fee specified in Part C of Schedule 4. Schedule 4. (5) Registration as a local fisherman is valid in the case of a person registered under - (a) subregulation (1)(a), for the duration of the local fishing licence; (b) subregulation (1)(b), for 12 months. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 PART V REGISTRATION OF LOCAL FISHING VESSELS Application for 22. (1) A person shall not use a local fishing vessel for fishing registration of local fishing vessel. or related activities in fishery waters unless the vessel is registered in accordance with this regulation and there is a valid certificate of registration and certificate of seaworthiness in respect of the vessel. (2) A person who wishes to register a fishing vessel as a local fishing vessel shall make an application in writing to theChief Schedule 8. Fisheries Officer in the form set out in Schedule 8. (3) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars. (4) A person who at the commencement of these regulations is the owner of a fishing vessel used or kept for the purpose of fishing locally shall apply for registration of the fishing vessel as a local fishing vessel within 6 months of the commencement of these Regulations. Inspection. 23. (1) On receipt of an application under regulation 22 (2) the Chief Fisheries Officer or any Fisheries Officer designated by the Chief Fisheries Officer, shall as soon, as possible after receipt of the application inspect the fishing vessel to which the application refers. (2) If an inspection under subregulation (1) the Chief Fisheries Officer or the designated Fisheries Officer is satisfied that the fishing vessel is seaworthy and fit for the purpose of fishing he shall issue to the owner of the vessel a certificate of seaworthiness in respect of the vessel in the form set out in Schedule 9. Schedule 9. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

24 — (1) Where an application is made under regulation 22 and Chief Fisheries Officer

24. (1) Where an application is made under regulation 22 and Chief Fisheries Officer may register fishing the Chief Fisheries Officer is satisfied that – vessel. (a) there is a valid certificate of seaworthiness in respect of the vessel; and (b) the colour of the vessel is in conformity with the colour code specified for fishing vessels in Schedule 10, Schedule 10. he may on payment by the applicant of the registration fee, register the fishing vessel and assign registration markings in respect of the vessel. (2) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall not register a fishing vessel as a local fishing vessel if the vessel is the subject of a valid foreign fishing licence.

25 — (1) On the registration of a local fishing vessel the Chief Certificate of

25. (1) On the registration of a local fishing vessel the Chief Certificate of registration. Fisheries Officer shall, issue the owner of the vessel with a certificate of registration in the form set out in Schedule 11 Schedule 11. specifying – (a) the registration number of the fishing vessel; (b) the period for which the certificate of registration is issued; and (c) registration markings in respect of the vessel. (2) The owner of a registered local fishing vessel shall keep the certificate of registration issued under subregulation (1) available for production at all reasonable times. (3) A certificate of registration is not transferable.

26 — A person whose application for registration of a local Registration fee

26. A person whose application for registration of a local Registration fee. fishing vessel is approved shall, on the issue of a certificate of 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 registration, pay the local fishing vessel registration fee specified Schedule 4. in Part B of Schedule 4. Register of local 27. (1) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall keep a register of all fishing vessels. registered local fishing vessels and the register shall contain the following information - (a) the name and registration number of the vessel; (b) the name and address of the owner of the vessel; (c) the place of mooring, berthing or beaching of the vessel; (d) details of any mortgage or any other lien over the vessel; (e) any other particulars the Chief Fisheries Officer considers should be included in the register. (2) The contents of the register of local fishing vessels shall be prima facie evidence of the facts contained in the register in proceedings under the Act or these Regulations. Assigned markings. 28. (1)The owner of a registered local fishing vessel shall ensure that the markings assigned to the vessel under regulation 24 are Schedule 7. displayed on the vessel in the manner specified in Schedule 7. ( The owner, master, charterer or member of the crew 2 ) of a registered local fishing vessel who – (a) erases, defaces or alters the assigned markings which have been placed on a local fishing vessel in accordance with subregulation (1); or (b) transfers the assigned markings of a local fishing vessel to another fishing vessel, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine to imprisonment for a term of twelve months. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (3) The Minister may revoke or suspend the registration of a local fishing vessel on the ground that the assigned markings of the fishing vessel have been erased, defaced, altered or have been transferred to another fishing vessel without the written permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer.

29 — (1) The owner of a registered local fishing vessel shall Notification on

29. (1) The owner of a registered local fishing vessel shall Notification on transfer of ownership notify the Chief Fisheries Officer of any intended sale or change of local fishing vessel. of ownership of the vessel at least 14 days prior to the sale or change of ownership. (2) A notice under subregulation (1) shall state the name and address of the person to whom ownership will be transferred. (3) The holder of a registered local fishing vessel shall not transfer ownership in the vessel without prior written consent of any holder of a mortgage or other lien over the vessel. (4) Registration of a local fishing vessel shall cease on transfer of ownership in the vessel. (5) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall not register a local fishing vessel under new ownership without the written consent of any holder of a registered mortgage or other lien over the vessel.

30 — (1) Where a registered local fishing vessel is lost, destroyed Notification of loss,

30. (1) Where a registered local fishing vessel is lost, destroyed Notification of loss, destruction or or decommissioned the owner of the fishing vessel shall inform the decommissioning of Chief Fisheries Officer of the loss, destruction or decommissioning local fishing vessel. of the vessel and return the certificate of seaworthiness and certificate of registration of the local fishing vessel to the Chief Fisheries Officer within 14 days of the loss, destruction or decommissioning of the vessel. (2) On receipt of the certificate of seaworthiness and certificate of registration under subregulation (1) theChiefFisheries Officer shall revoke the registration of the local fishing vessel. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (3) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall, as soon as practica- ble after receipt of certificates under subregulation (2), notify holders of registered mortgages or other lien over the local fishing vessel of a revocation or intended revocation under subregulation (2). Biannual inspection of 31. (1) The owner of a registered local fishing vessel shall registered local fishing submit the vessel to the Chief Fisheries Officer or fisheries officer vessel. designated by him for an inspection every two years. (2) Where a registered local fishing vessel is not submitted for inspection in accordance with subregulation (1) the Chief Fisheries Officer shall revoke the registration of the vessel. PART VI SPORT FISHING LICENCES Minister’s permission 32. (1) For the purposes of this part “sport fishing” means fishing required for sport fishing with theaid ofa vessel forsportingorothernon-commercial purposes. (2) A person shall not organize or hold a sport fishing event or tournament without first having obtained a licence to hold the event or tournament. (3) A person who contravenes subregulation (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. Owner of vessel not to 33. (1) The owner or operator of a fishing vessel shall not permit engagement of permit the vessel to be engaged in sport fishing unless he holds a vessel in sport fishing. licence granted under this regulation authorizing the vessel to be so engaged. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a Dominican owned and licensed vessel entering Dominica for the purpose of participating in competitive sports events or a boat normally towed or carried by a vessel to which subregulation (1) applies. (4) A person who wishes to obtain a sport fishing licence shall make an application in writing to the Minister in Form C set out in Schedule 2 and shall submit the application to – Schedule 2. (a) the customs officer at the port of entry at which the vessel is first called; or (b) the Chief Fisheries Officer in any other case. (5) The Minister may issue a sport fishing licence in the form set out in Schedule 12. Schedule 12.

34 — A person whose application for a sport fishing licence is Licence fees

34. A person whose application for a sport fishing licence is Licence fees. approved, shall on the issue of the licence, pay the sport fishing licence fee specified in Part D of Schedule 4. Schedule 4.

35 — (1) The following rules apply to sport fishing - Sport fishing rules

35. (1) The following rules apply to sport fishing - Sport fishing rules (a) a person shall fish by the traditional method of angling with a hook or lure attached to a line held in the hand or attached to a pole, rod or reel; (b) a person shall not use a spear, fish trap or net, other than a landing net, unless authorised by his licence; (c) the owner or operator of the vessel shall not use more than 6 rods or reels, unless he holds a licence authorizing the use of more rods or reels; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (d) any migratory fish resource caught must not include more than 6King-Fish, marlin, swordfish, dolphin or wahoo per person on the vessel and any resource not intended for use shall not be injured unnecessarily and shall be returned to the sea alive. (2) The limitations specified in subregulation (1)(d) also apply to a Dominican vessel engaged in fishing for purposes other than commercial by persons who are not Dominicans. PART VII FISH PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE AND SALE OF FISH TO THE PUBLIC Prohibition in relation 36. (1) A person shall not operate or allow to be operated a to operation of fish processing fish processing establishment except under a licence granted establishment. under this regulation. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. Application for fish 37. (1) A person who wishes to obtain a fish processing processing establishment licence. establishment licence shall make an application in writing to the Schedule13. Chief Fisheries Officer in the form set out in Schedule 13. (2) A person who at the commencement of these Regulations is the owner of premises used as a fish processing establishment shall apply for registration of the premises as a fish processing establishment within 6 months of the commencement of these Regulations. Chief Fisheries Officer 38. The Chief Fisheries Officer may, if he is satisfied that the may issue licence premises has been constructed in a manner which allows for its 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 operation in accordance with any applicable standards set out by law, issue a fish processing establishment licence in the form set in Schedule 14. Schedule 14.

39 — The fee payable for the issue of a licence to operate a fish Fees

39. The fee payable for the issue of a licence to operate a fish Fees. processing establishment is the amount specified in Part E of Schedule 4 for establishments of the category of the establishment Schedule 4. which is the subject of the application.

40 — (1) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall not issue a fish Duration and non

40. (1) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall not issue a fish Duration and non transferability of processing establishment licence for a period exceeding 12 licence. months. (2) A fish processing establishment licence issued under these Regulations is not transferable.

41 — Every licence to operate a fish processing establishment Conditions of fish

41. Every licence to operate a fish processing establishment Conditions of fish processing is subject to the following conditions - establishment licence. (a) the fish processing establishment shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner; (b) accurate records of the operations of the fish processing establishment shall be maintained and shall include records of the quantity, species and quality of fish, imported, received, processed, sold or exported; (c) the records maintained in paragraph (b) shall be open to inspection by an authorised officer; and (d) the records concerning the operation of the fish processing establishment shall be submitted to the Chief Fisheries Officer when he requires them.

42 — (1) A person shall not offer for sale or sell fish in any Sale of fish to the

42. (1) A person shall not offer for sale or sell fish in any Sale of fish to the public. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 place except in an area designated by the Minister by Order published in the Gazette. (2) A person shall not sell fish to the public unless the fish is fit for sale to and for consumption by the public. (3) A person who contravenes subregulations (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to fine of one thousand dollars or a term of three months imprisonment or both. Schedule 15. (4) The standards specified in Schedule 15 apply in relation to – (a) ships used for fishing or transporting fish; (b) handling or landing fish; (c) fish markets; (d) fish storage in processing establishments; (e) thawing fish. PART VIII FISHERY CONSERVATION Prohibition in 43. (1) A person shall not hunt lobster during the period of the relation to lobster. 30th day of April to the 1st day of September in every year or as otherwise declared by the Minister by notice published in the Gazette and in a newspaper which is printed or circulated in the State. (2) A person shall not - (a) harm, take, have in his possession, sell or purchase lobster carrying eggs, which is undersized or moulting; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (b) capture lobster by any method other than by hand, loop, pot, net, or trap; (c) have in his possession or sell lobster which has been speared, hooked or otherwise impaled; (d) remove the eggs from a lobster, have in his possession, sell or purchase lobster from which the eggs have been removed; (e) fish for, remove from fishery waters, give or have in his possession, expose for sale, sell or purchase lobster during a closed season for hunting lobster; (f) land from a fishing vessel lobster that is not whole. (3) A person shall not have lobster in his or her possession after the close of the hunting season without the consent of the Chief Fisheries Officer. (4) A person shall not have in his possession, expose for sale, sell or purchase frozen lobster within 30 days of the commencement of a closed season. (5) A person who contravenes subregulations (1), (2), (3) or (4) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (6) In this regulation – “closed season” means the period specified in subregulation (1) or otherwise declared by the Minister in accordance with subregulation (1); “lobster” means panulirus argus and panulirus gutatus; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 “undersized” means – (a) in the case of a panulirus argus, a lobster – (i) of less than 25 centimetres when laid flat and measured from immediately behind the rostral horns to the rear edge of the telson as illustrated in Schedule 16. diagram 1 of Schedule 16; or (ii) with a carapace length of less than 95 centimetres when measured from immediately behind the rostral horns to the maximum concavity of the rear edge to the carapace as illustrated Schedule 16. in diagram 2 of Schedule 16; (iii) with a weight of less than 1½ pounds; (iv) with a tail weighing less than 200 grams. (b) in the case of the panulirus gutatus, a lobster - (i) of less than 15 centimeters when laid flat and measured from immediately behind the rostral horns to the rear edge of the telson as illustrated in diagram 1 of Schedule 16. Schedule 16; or (ii) with a carapace length of less than 6 centimetres when measured from immediately behind the rostral horns to the maximum concavity of the rear edge to the carapace as illustrated in diagram Schedule 16. 2 of schedule 16; (iii) with a weight of less than 250 grams. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Prohibition in relation 44. (1) A person shall not hunt turtle during the period of the to turtle. 1st day of March to the 31st day of October in every year or as otherwise declared by the Minister by notice published in the Gazette and in a newspaper which is printed or circulated in the State. (2) A person shall not – (a) disturb, remove from the fishery waters, expose for sale, sell, purchase or at any time have in his possession any turtle egg, oil or meat; (b) interfere with any turtle nest or any turtle that is nesting; (c) disturb, remove from fishery waters, expose for sale, sell, purchase, or have in his possession any undersized turtle; (d) sell, expose for sale, purchase or have in his possession a part or product of turtle including turtle shell, without first having obtained the permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer to sell, expose for sale, purchase or have the part or product or turtle; (e) set within 200 metres of the shores of Dominica a net, seine or other artifice for the purpose of catching or taking a turtle; (f) use a spear gun to catch a turtle. (3) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (4) In this regulation “undersized” means – (a) in the case of the Hawks-bill turtle (Eretomchelys Imbricata), a turtle of less than 45 pounds; (b) in the case of the Green ( Cheloniamydas) and loggerhead (caretta caretta) turtles, a turtle which is less than 65 pounds or with a shell length (comayrare) of less than 24 inches (60cm); (c) in the case of a leatherback (Dermochelys Coriacia) turtle, a turtle of less than 540 pounds. Prohibition in relation 45. (1) The Minister may by notice published in the Gazette to conch. and in a newspaper which is printed or circulated in the State declare any period as a closed season for conch. (2) A person shall not – (a) fish for conch during the period of a closed season for conch; (b) take, sell, purchase or have in his possession an immature conch; (c) trade in conch shell, their parts and derivatives without a licence authorizing that trade. (3) A person who contravenes subregulation (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (4) In this regulation - “closed season” means the period specified in subregulation (1) or otherise declared by the Minister in accordance with subregulation (1); 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 “immature conch” means a conch – (a) the shell of which is smaller than 18 centime- tres; (b) the shell of which does not have a flared lip; (c) with a total weight of less than 225 grams after the digestive gland is removed.

46 — (1) A person shall not engage in the following activities Prohibition relating to

46. (1) A person shall not engage in the following activities Prohibition relating to corals, sponges, and except with the written permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer – other marine flora and fauna. (a) take, collect, expose for sale, have in his possession or damage coral or sponges from fishery waters; (b) export, import or propagate coral, sponge, gorgonian, anemone species and any other form of marine flora or fauna without a flora and fauna licence. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) A person who wishes to obtain a flora and fauna licence shall make an application in writing to the Chief Fisheries Officer in a form approved by the Chief Fisheries Officer. (4) Where the Chief Fisheries Officer approves an application for a flora and fauna licence he shall issue a permit in the form set out in Schedule 17. Schedule17.

47 — (1) A person shall not disturb, take from fishery waters, Prohibition against

47. (1) A person shall not disturb, take from fishery waters, Prohibition against disturbances of have in his possession, purchase, expose for sale, sell, export or sea urchins import a sea urchin of the species tripneustes exculente or white sea egg and diadema antillarum or black sea egg, unless he has 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 the written permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer to engage in any of these activities. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) The Chief Fisheries Officer may grant permission under this regulation subject to conditions. Prohibition relating to 48. (1) A person shall not engage in any of the following aquaculture. activities without first having obtained written permission from the Chief Fisheries Officer to do so – (a) culturing, fish, aquatic plants, alga, bivalves, mollusks, crustaceans, marine mammals and other aquatic species in fishery waters; (b) introduce, culture, import an alien fish or any species of marine or aquatic organism. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine notexceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) A person who is found guilty of an offence under subregulation (2) shall bear the cost of any remedial action undertaken by the State in respect of the action prohibited under subregulation (1) in additional to any fine imposed. (4) Where the Chief Fisheries Officer approves an application for a permit he shall grant the permit in the form set out Schedule 18. in Schedule 18. Prohibition relating to 49. (1) A person shall not export or import aquarium fish or aquarium fish. other aquatic plant or animal he unless has the written permission 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 from the Chief Fisheries Officer to import or export the fish or aquatic plant or animal. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) A person who wishes to obtain a permit to import or export aquarium fish or other aquatic plant or animal shall make an application in writing to the chief Fisheries Officer in a form approved by the Chief Fisheries Officer. (4) Where the Chief Fisheries Officer approves an application for a permit he shall grant the permit in the appropriate form set out in Schedule 19. Schedule 19. (5) The Chief Fisheries Officer may grant a permit subject to conditions. (6) The Chief Fisheries Officer may reject an application for permission to import made under this regulation if the organism which is the subject of the application is deceased or poses some biological threat to species of life in Dominica. Schedule 4. (7) The fee for the issue of a permit under this regulation is set out in Part F of Schedule 4.

50 — (1) A person shall not engage in any of the following activities Restriction on the use

50. (1) A person shall not engage in any of the following activities Restriction on the use of traps. without first having obtained the written permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer to do so – (a) use a cast net with a mesh size of less than 1 ¼ inches when measured at full stretch; (b) use a beach seine with a mesh size of less than 1 ¼ inches when measured diagonally at full stretch, 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 except when no more than a third of the entire length of seine contains mesh measuring less than 1 ¼ inches when measured diagonally at full stretch; (c) use a trawl net or a bottom-gillnet with a mesh size of less than 3 inches when measured diagonally at full stretch; (d) use a flying fish-gillnet with a mesh size of less than ¾ inches when measured diagonally at full stretch; (e) use a net to fish in rivers with a mesh size of less than 1 ¾ inches when measured diagonally at full stretch; (f) use a trammel net for fishing; (g) set a fishing net and allow it to remain in place in fishery waters longer than 8 consecutive hours before hauling it in; (h) use a fish pot or trap with a mesh size of less than 1 ¾ inches across the narrowest part; (i) set a fish pot or trap in water deeper than 300 feet; (j) set a fish pot trap without a biodegradable panel; (k) catch a species of fish set out in Column I of Schedule 20. Schedule 20 of a size which is less than that set out in Column IV. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) In this regulation “mesh size” means the average of the measurements taken diagonally of any ten consecutive meshes, each measurement being taken across the widest opening of the mesh at full stretch.

51 — (1) A person shall not set a marker or buoy in a location Netting, setting

51. (1) A person shall not set a marker or buoy in a location Netting, setting markers and buoys. for the purpose of identifying that location as a place within which to cast a net for more than 24 hours without the written permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) The Chief Fisheries Officer shall keep and maintain a record of all persons to whom he has granted permission to cast nets under subregulation (1). (4) A person who has placed the first marker in an area of fishery water is entitled to first cast. (5) A person shall not set a marker in fishery waters for the purpose of catching jacks for more than 5 days. (6) A person who does not have first cast shall not cast first unless he has the consent of the person who has first cast to do so. (7) A person who does not have first cast in an area of fishery water shall place his marker in order of the sequence of placement of markers. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (8) A person undertaking a casting operation in fishery waters shall ensure that his net operation is not within 100 metres of another net operation. (9) In this regulation “cast” means the submersion of both ends of a fishing net into fishery waters. Prohibition against 52. (1) A person shall not – interfering with or disturbing fish. (a) remove, haul, take away, empty or cast adrift a fishing net, fish pot, trap, gear, tackle or other fishing equipment belonging to some other person without the consent of that person; (b) place any object in fishery waters, promote or undertake activities which will obstruct a fishing operation of a person unless authorised in writing by the chief fisheries officer; (c) destroy, damage, displace or alter the position of fishing nets, fish pots, traps, gear, tackle or other fishing equipment or a buoy float or other marker; (d) remove fish from the fishing net, fish pot, trap, tackle or other fishing equipment of another person without the consent of that person; (e) insert grass or any other material into the mesh of a fishing net, fish pot or trap for the purpose ofreducing the size of the mesh. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) The Chief Fisheries Officer may declare, by notice in writing to seine fishermen, the days and times to operate and cast 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 seine or nets in a particular location; and a notice issued under this subregulation may provide for the installation of markers and buoys. (4) A person who acts contrary to a notice issued under subregulation (2) commits an offence. (5) For the purposes of the Theft Act any fish in a fishing Chap. 10:33. net, fish pot or trap is the property of the owner of the fishing net, fish pot or trap.

53 — (1) A person shall not build, construct or erect any Protection of fishing

53. (1) A person shall not build, construct or erect any Protection of fishing in priority area building or structure on or undertake any activity over or under fishing priority areas which may constitute an obstruction, impediment or interference with fishing in that area. (2) A person shall not anchor a yacht or vessel in a fishing priority area unless there is a storm or other natural event which would render the yacht or vessel unseaworthy. (3) A person shall not discharge any ship borne or ship generated waste or land based pollution into a fishing priority area. (4) A person who contravenes subregulations (1), (2) or (3) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to afine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (5)Where a yacht or vessel is anchored in the circumstance mentioned in subregulation (2) the person who anchors the yacht or vessel shall immediately notify the Chief Fisheries Officer or a person designated by him, of the anchorage of the yacht or vessel and the chief fisheries officer or such designated person may extend the time of the use on such terms and conditions as he considers fit.

54 — (1) A person shall not – Prohibition on use of

54. (1) A person shall not – Prohibition on use of fish attracting devices. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (a) build, construct, erect or cause to be built con- structed or erected, any building or structure on, over or under any water for the purpose of aggregating fish without first having obtained the written permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer; (b) place any matter which may constitute an obstruction, impediment or interference with fishing around a fish attracting device; (c) remove, destroy or damage a deployed fish attracting devices in the area. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) The Chief Fisheries Officer may specify conditions for the use of fish attracting devices which shall be published in the Gazette. Prohibition against 55. (1) A person or his employees or agents shall not put or pollution of aquatic environment cause to be put a poisonous or noxious substance or other pollutant into the fresh, estuarine or marine waters of Dominica. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) A person who is found guilty of an offence under sub- regulation (2) shall bear the costs of any remedial action undertaken by the State in respect of the pollution in addition to any fine imposed. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

56 — (1) A person shall not, in a marine reserve, engage in any Prohibition of certain

56. (1) A person shall not, in a marine reserve, engage in any Prohibition of certain activity in marine recreational or other activity without the written permission of the reserves. Chief Fisheries Officer to do so. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) The Chief Fisheries Officer may grant permission under subregulation (1) subject to conditions.

57 — (1) A person shall not use a spear gun or fishing gun for Restriction on use

57. (1) A person shall not use a spear gun or fishing gun for Restriction on use of spear gun. fishing in fishery waters without first having obtained permission from the Chief Fisheries Officer. (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) Subject to subregulation (4), the Chief Fisheries Officer may grant permission subject to conditions. (4) A person shall not use a spear gun in areas specified as conservation areas or marine reserves.

58 — (1) A person shall not – Scuba and Hookah

58. (1) A person shall not – Scuba and Hookah diving. (a) operate a SCUBA diving facility without a licence issued by the Minister; (b) use SCUBA or hookah diving gear without being registered to do so by the chief fisheries officer or such other person authorised by the Chief Fisheries Officer; 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (c) use SCUBA or hookah diving gear for fishing unless authorised to do so in writing by the Chief Fisheries Officer; (d) engage in scuba diving unless under the supervision of a licenced scuba diving operator; (e) dive from the shore into fishery waters with scuba gear without the use of boat; (2) A person who contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (3) A licence to operate a SCUBA diving facility is subject to the guidelines for scuba diving operations set out in Part Schedule 21. A of Schedule 21. (4) In this regulation – “hookah diving gear” means diving equipment that allows the user to remain submerged for a prolonged period of time with surface air supply; “SCUBA” means self contained under water breathing apparatus; “SCUBA diving gear” means diving equipment that allows the user to remain submerged for a prolonged period of time without surface air supply. Prohibition against fish 59. (1) A person shall not import fish unless he has first import and export obtained the written permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer to do so. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (2) A person shall not export fish caught in fishery waters without first having obtained an export permit for the export of the fish. (3) A person who contravenes subregulations (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars and in default of payment of the fine imprisonment for a term of twelve months. (4) Where the Chief Fisheries Officer approves an application for permission to import or export fish under this regulation he shall issue the permit in the appropriate form set out in Schedule 22. Schedule 22. (5) The Chief Fisheries Officer may grant a permit Research. subject to conditions.

60 — (1) A person who wishes to obtain a research permit shall

60. (1) A person who wishes to obtain a research permit shall make an application in writing to the Minister in the form set out in Schedule 23 which shall include a description of the research Schedule 23. he proposes to undertake including the scope of the research. ( 2 ) A n a p p l i c a n t f o r a r e s e a r c h p e r m i t s h a l l s u p p l y t h e M i n i s t e r w i t h a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n r e q u e s t e d f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f p r o c e s s i n g t h e a p p l i c a t i o n . ( 3 ) T h e M i n i s t e r m a y , o n a n a p p l i c a t i o n m a d e t o h i m a n d a f t e r c o n s u l t a t i o n w i t h t h e C h i e f F i s h e r i e s O f f i c e r , i s s u e a r e s e a r c h p e r m i t i n t h e f o r m s e t o u t i n S c h e d u l e 2 4 . Schedule 24. ( 4 ) A p e r s o n w h o s e a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a r e s e a r c h p e r m i t i s a p r o v e d , s h a l l o n t h e i s s u e o f t h e p e r m i t , p a y t h e r e s e a r c h p e r m i t f e e s p e c i f i e d i n Part H of Schedule 4. Schedule 4. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 PART IX MISCELLANEOUS General penalty. 61. Where a penalty is not prescribed for breach of any of these Regulations the penalty shall be a fine of five thousand dollars and in default of payment imprisonment for a term of twelve months. Rewards 62. (1) The Minister may direct the payment of a reward to a person who provides information on the operations of a foreign fishing vessel which leads to the conviction or the compounding of an offence under the Act. (2) A reward under subregulation (1) shall be paid out of the proceeds of the fine imposed on conviction or the sum paid in compounding the offence but shall not exceed one fourth of that fine or sum. Repeal. 63. The Fisheries Rules 1939 are hereby revoked SRO No.10 of 1939

SCHEDULE 1

SCHEDULE 1 (Regulation 3(2)) Imperial equivalents for metric measurements IMPERIAL EQUIVALENTS FOR METRIC MEASUREMENTS Regulation Metric Measurements Equivalent Imperial Measurements 4 (1) (c) 13.64 litres 3 gallons 22.73 litres 6 gallons 7.62 metres 25 feet 12 9.14 metres 30 feet 13 9.14 metres 30 feet 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 42 (7)(b)(i)(A) 25 centimetres 9¾ inches 42 (7) (b)(i)(B) 95 centimetres 37¼ inches 42 (7) (b) (i)(C) 680 grams 1½ pounds 42 (7) (b) (i)(D) 200 grams 7 ounces 42 (7)(b) (ii)(B) 6 centimetres 2¼ inches 42 (7) (b) (ii)(C) 250 grams 8¾ ounces 43 (2) (e) 200 metres 656 feet 43 (4) (a) 20 kilograms 45 pounds 43 (4) (b) 61 centimetres 24 inches 29.5 kilograms 65 pounds 43 (4) (c) 245 kilograms 540 pounds 44 (4) (a) 18 centimetres 7 inches 44 (4) (c) 25 grams 1ounce 49 (1) (a) and (b) 29 milimetres 1¼ inches 49 (1) (c) 75 millimetres 3 inches 49 (1) (d) 19 millimetres ¾ inches 49(1)(e) and (h) 45 millimetres 1¾ inches 49(1)(i) 9.14 metres 300 feet 50 (8) 45.4 kilograms 100 pounds

SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE 2 (Regulation 7, 33(4)) FORM A APPLICATION FORM FOR A FOREIGN FISHING LICENCE IN RELATION TO A VESSEL WITH AN OVERALL LENGTH OF 30 FEET OR MORE INSTRUCTIONS - Underline Surnames. For “address” provide complete mailing address 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 If not applicable, write NA - leave no blanks. Specify units of measurement if not metric. ADDRESS TO - The Minister I hereby apply for a licence to fish in the fishery waters. 1. Name of Vessel 2. Name of Owner 3. Address of Owner 4. Name of Charterer 5. Country of Registration 6. Country Registration Number 7. Details of Radio /Frequency Number of channels /Radio Call Signs 8. Operational Base or Bases (port/country) 9. Name of Vessel Master 10. Type of Fishing Operations 11. Proposed Fishing Areas 12. Period of licence requested (maximum 12 months) 13. Proposed commencement date of fishing operations 14. If previously licenced under the Act, state the number of the last licence held ................................................................... ............................................................. 15. If previously licenced under the Act, specify any changes to information previously provided ............................................................. ............................................................. 16. Current fishing licences held elsewhere in the region (state the number of each licence and the name of each licensing country) ........................................................... 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 ............................................................ 17. Address of Vessel Master ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ 18. Safety Equipment/gadgets on vessel ........................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................ QUESTIONS 18 - 29 TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF APPLYING FOR A LICENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME. 19. Normal total number of crew 20. Hull Materials 21. Year Built 22. Place of Construction 23. Gross Tonnage 24. Overall length 25. Main engine power 26. Fuel Capacity 27. Daily freezing capacity for each method 28. Storage capacity for each storage method 29. Type of fishing operation 30. Type and quantity of fishing gear to be used ATTACH A RECENT SIDE-ON PHOTOGRAPH OF THE VESSEL IF APPLYING FOR A FISHING LICENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME. I understand that I am required to report any changes in the information contained in this form to the Chief Fisheries Officer within seven (7) days of the change. .................................................. .......................................... Signature of Applicant Date 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Specify whether owner, charterer or agent Print name of Applicant ......................................................................... Address,of Applicant ........................................................................... .......................................................................... .......................................................................... ........................................................................... NOTE: Any licence issued on the basis of this application form is liable to cancellation if any of the information given in this application form is incorrect. FORM B APPLICATION FORM FOR A FOREIGN FISHING LICENCE FOR A VESSEL WITH AN OVERALL LENGTH OF LESS THAN 30 FEET INSTRUCTIONS - Underline Surname. For “address” provide complete mailing address If not applicable, Write NA - leave no blanks. Specify units of measurement if not metric. ADDRESS To - The Minister, I hereby apply for a fishing licence to fish in the fishery waters. 1. Name of Vessel 2. Name of Owner 3. Address of Owner 4. Name of Charterer 5. Country of Registration 6. Country Registration Number 7. Details of Radio (if any) /Frequency Number of Channels /Radio Call Sign 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 8. Operational Base or Bases (port/country) 9. Name of Vessel Master 10. Address of Vessel Master 11. Type of Fishing Operations 12. Proposed fishing areas 13. Period of licence requested (maximum 12 months) 14. Proposed commencement date of fishing operations 15. If previously licenced under the Act, specify any changes to information previously provided ............................................................. ............................................................. 16. Safety equipment/gadgets on vessel ................................................................................. ................................................................................ ................................................................................ ................................................................................ 17. Normal total number of crew 18. Overall length 19. Engine power 20. Type of fishing operations 21. Type and quantity of fishing gear to be used ......................................................... ......................................................... ......................................................... .......................................................... I understand that I am required to report any changes in the information contained in this form to the Chief Fisheries Officer within seven (7) days of the change. ..................................... ............................................. Signature of Applicant Date 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Specify whether owner, charterer or agent Print name of Applicant ........................................................................... Address of Applicant ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... ........................................................................... NOTE: Any licence issued on the basis of this application form is liable to cancellation if any of the information given in this application is incorrect. FORM C APPLICATION FORM FOR A SPORT FISHING LICENCE 1. Name of Applicant 2. Address 3. Name of Vessel 4. Description of Vessel 5. Registration number of vessel 6. Port of Registration 7. Number of persons on board vessel 8. Type of description of fishing gear to be used in sports- fishing: ............................................................ ............................................................ 9. Duration of stay in Dominica (If non-Dominican) 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 10. Safety equipment/gadgets on vessel ............................................................ .................................................. Signature of Applicant

SCHEDULE 3

SCHEDULE 3 (Regulation 8) Form of Foreign Fishing Licence LICENCE NUMBER: .................................... FOREIGNFISHINGLICENCE FISHERIES ACT, Chapter 61:60 The person named as the licencee below is hereby licenced in accordance with section 8 of the Fisheries Act 1987 to use the vessel described below for fishing in the fishery waters at the times and in the areas specified in this licence and in accordance with the conditions set out in this licence and prescribed from time to time in the Fisheries Regulations. Name of Vessel: Name of licencee: Licence period from: ............................................ to .......................................... Radio call sign (regional register no.) or registration no.: Special Conditions Authorised fishing areas: Authorised fishing times: Authorised fishing operations: Authorised target species/quota (where available): Other specialconditions 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Permitted trans-shipment (where available): Permitted use of fish aggregating devices (where available): .................................................. ........................................... Signature of the Minister Date or his delegate

SCHEDULE 4

SCHEDULE 4 (Regulations 9(1),19, 21(4),26, 34,39,49(7), 60(4)) FEES PART A FEES FOR FOREIGN FISHING LICENCES Size of vessel (overall length) Fees payable per year Less than 30 feet $1,000.00 30 feet or more up to 60 feet $2,500.00 Over 60 feet $5,000.00 PART B FEES FOR LOCAL FISHING LICENCES Size of vessel (overall length) Fees payable per year Less than 30 feet $ 50.00 30 feet or more up to 60 feet (i) Fully mechanized $ 250.00 (ii) Others and artisanal $ 100.00 Over 60 feet $ 500.00 Fees for registration of Local Fishing Vessel $ 50.00 PART C FEES FOR LOCAL FISHERMAN Registration fee $15.00 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 PART D FEES FOR SPORT FISHING LICENCE Licence to engage in sports fishing:- (a) for vessels entering Dominica - (i) on which will be used not $ 200.00 per- trip or more than six (6) reels $1,000.00 per year (b) on which will be used six (6) $7,000.00 per year or more reels (c) Other vessels $ 20.00 per ft. per year PART E FEES FOR FISH PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE For fish processing establishment $500.00 per year For fish processing establishment on a Cottage Industry basis $20.00 per year PART F Ornamental Fish Permit - $ 100.00 PART G FEES FOR FLORA AND FAUNA OPERATION LICENCE Marine Flora and Fauna Operation Licence $1000.00 Annual operation licence $1000.00 Flora/Fauna Royalty extraction fee: (a) 5% of the selling price for any quantity to be sold; (b) $1000.00 - $8000.00 for all extraction intended for other purposes other than sale. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 PART H FEES FORRESEARCH LICENCE Research Fee - $8000.00

SCHEDULE 5

SCHEDULE 5 (Regulation 17(1)) APPLICATION FORM FOR A LOCAL FISHINGLICENCE INSTRUCTIONS Underline Surnames. For “address” provide as much detail as possible If “not applicable, write NA - leave no blanks Specify units of measurement if not metric ADDRESS TO The Minister, I hereby apply for a local fishing vessel licence for the vessel described below: 1. Name of Vessel 2. Name and age of owner/years and address ............................................................................ ............................................................................ 3. Name and address of charterer ........................................................................... ........................................................................... 4. Name and address of any other person having an interest in vessel 5. Registration marks and number 6. International radio call sign (if any) 7. Name and age of master and address .......................................................................... 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 8. Nature of fishing operation to be undertaken (tick as appropriate) (a) Trolling (b) Trapping (c) Long-lining (d) Seining (e) Gill-netting (f) Trawling (g) Hand Lining (h) Any Other 9. Navigation and Safety equipment ............................................................. 10. Colour of Vessel (inside/outside) 11. Fishing registration number of owner, charterer or captain ........................................................... 12. Nature of vessel (attach full description, including hull construc tion, main engine type and power, where and when built history of use). 13. Number of crew expected 14. Fish storage capacity for each storage method 15. Operational base 16. Fishing area I declare that the vessel described above is a local fishing vessel within the meaning of the Fisheries Act, Chapter 61:60. I understand that I am required to report any changes in the information contained in this form to the Chief Fisheries Officer within seven (7) days of the change. ......................................................... ........................................... SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Specify whether owner or charterer ......................................................... Print name of applicant ........................................................... NOTE: Any licence issued on the basis of this application form is liable to cancellation if any of the information given in this application form is incorrect.

SCHEDULE 6

SCHEDULE 6 (Regulation 17(2)) LICENCE NUMBER:................................ LOCAL FISHING LICENCE FISHERIES ACT, CHAPTER 61:60 The person named as the licencee below is hereby licenced in accordance with section 11 (4) of the Fisheries Act to use the vessel described below for fishing in accordance with the conditions set out in this licence and prescribed from time to time in the Fisheries Regulations. Name of Vessel: Name of licencee: Licence period: from to Special Conditions: Permitted use of fish aggregating devices (where applicable): ....................................................................... ............................... CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER DATE

SCHEDULE 7

SCHEDULE 7 (Regulation 20(1)(c), 28(1)) REGISTRATION MARKINGS FOR FISHING VESSELS The assigned registration markings of a fishing vessel must be displayed on the outer side of the vessel and in a location approved by the Chief 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Fisheries Officer. The designated signs must not have characters smaller than - 0.6m in height for boats 15m to 25m in length 0.3m in height for boats 10m to 15m in length 0.15m in height for boats 4m to 10m in length All registration markings must have the call sign for Dominica plus the registration number and the area of registration. Example: J7 - 005 MGT

SCHEDULE 8 (Regulation 22(2)) — (Regulation 22(2))

SCHEDULE 8 (Regulation 22(2)) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF A LOCAL FISHING VESSEL For Official Use DOMINICA - Fisheries Development Division VESSEL REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORM Vessel Registration #: VESSEL OWNER Last Name: First Name: Alias: Fisher Registration #: Address: Telephone: Other Owners: Name Address Fisher Registration # VESSEL SPECIFICS Vessel Name: Radio Call Sign: Vessel Type: Keel General Description (material of construction, colour, etc.): Canoe Other: 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Pirogue FRP Port of: Dimensions and Weight: Registration: LOA: Draught: Operations: BOA: Tonnage: Built by: Address: Date built: Date of purchase: Mode of propelling: Outboard Motor Oars Sail Other: Storage Capacity: Ice: Fishery Type: Safety Equipment: Concessions granted: Registration number of vessel: .................................................................. Port of operations: ......................................................................................... Name of licence holder: ................................................................................. Date of inspection: .............................................................................. Effective period of certification from: to: Special conditions: ................................................... .......................................... CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER DATE 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

SCHEDULE 9 (Regulation 24(a)) — (Regulation 24(a))

SCHEDULE 9 (Regulation 24(a)) MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY FISHERIES DIVISION ROSEAU, COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA No. : ..................... CERTIFICATE OF SEAWORTHINESS FOR FISHING VESSELS Issued under the Fisheries Regulations, 2020 Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica Certificate Date:.................................. Expiration Date: ............................ Owners Name: ............................................................................ Vessel Name: Registration No. Call Sign: Port of Registration Home Port: Builder: Date Built Vessel Type: Hull construction: Wood D FRP D Metal D Other Colour of Vessel: Dimensions: L.O.A .................... B.O.A. ................. Draught........... Vessel Master’s Registration No. ........................................... SAFETYEQUIPMENT Life Jacket c::::J Bilge Pump c::::J Compass c::::J Mirror Reflector c::::J Bailer c::::J Oars c::::J GPS c::::J Life raft/Dingy c::::J Flash light c::::J Anchor c::::J VHF Radio c::::J First Aid Kit c::::J Matches c::::J Spare Tools c::::J Radar Reflector c::::J Fire Extinguisher c::::J Flares c::::J Spare Water c::::J Spare Food Ration c::::J Navigation Lights: Port D Starboard D Mast D Bow D Stern D Fishing (Red) D Sea Worthiness of Vessel: Good c::::J Fair c::::J Poor c::::J WITH THIS INSPECTION HAVING BEEN COMPLETED AT................ ON ...................... 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 FISHING VESSEL Registration Number ......................... Has Passed Failed Signature of Inspector: ....................................................................... Date of Inspection: ............................................................................... GOVERNMENT OF DOMINICA Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry FISHERIES DIVISION This fishing vessel has passed the Fishing Vessel Safety Inspection Expires ............................... 20.............

SCHEDULE 10

SCHEDULE 10 (Regulation 23) COLOUR CODE FOR LOCAL FISHING VESSELS Interior The upper deck and internal sections of a local fishing vessel must be either of the following colours or combinations of the following colours: (a) International orange (b) Red (c) Yellow Exterior The exterior of a local fishing vessel must not be painted in either of the following colours or combinations of the following colours: (a) Grey (b) Black (c) Blue 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

SCHEDULE 11

SCHEDULE 11 (Regulation 25(1)) CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF FISHING VESSEL Vessel name: ................................... Vessel type: ..................................... Vessel registration no: ....................... Vessel port of registration: ............ Vessel port of operations: .............. Builder: ............................................. Address of builder: ........................ ......................................................... ......................................................... First name: ...................................... Place built: ....................................... Last name: ...................................... Date built: ....................................... Registration #: ................................ Date of purchase: ............................ Date of birth: .................................. Mode of propelling: ........................ Nationality: ....................................... Length: ..................... feet Address: .......................................... Width: ..................... feet ........................................ Depth: ..................... feet ....................................... Tonnage: ................. Tonnes VESSEL CAPTAIN AND CREW ENGINE 1 ENGINE 2 Reg#: Make: ..................... .................... Captain: ............. ................... Size: .............. HP ............. HP Crew 1: .............. .................. .............. Serial. #: ..................... ................ Crew 2: .............. ................ General Coments: ............................. Crew 3: .............. .............. ................................................... ............... ................................................... Date of issue: .............................................. . .......................................... CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER SIGNATURE OF OWNER 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

SCHEDULE 12

SCHEDULE 12 (Regulation 33(4)) LICENCE NUMBER:.................................. SPORT FISHING LICENCE This licence is granted to ............................................................................ authorising him to engage in fishing conducted for sporting purposes by means of (name and description of vessel) registration number This licence:- (a) shall not be transferred or assigned; (b) authorises only the vessel named and described in it to engage in fishing conducted for sporting purposes; (c) authorises maximum use of six reels; (d) authorises a maximum catch of fishery resource as stipulated in the Regulations. (Insert any other conditions of privileges that may be imposed). This licence expires on: Dated this day of 20...... ..................................................... SIGNATURE OF MINISTER 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

SCHEDULE 13 (Regulation 37( — (Regulation 37(1))

SCHEDULE 13 (Regulation 37(1)) APPLICATION FORM FOR FISH PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE INSTRUCTIONS: Underline surnames For address provide as much detail as possible. If not applicable, Write NA - leave no blanks. Specify units of measurement if not metric. ADDRESS TO: The Minister, I hereby apply for a licence to operate a fish processing establishment at the place and in the manner described below: 1. Name of Applicant 2. Address of establishment 3. Name and address of owner of establishment ......................................................................... 4. Name and address of lessee (if leased) ......................................................................... 5. Kinds of fish to be processed 6. Sources of supply 7. Nature of processing operation (Attach full particulars) ....................................................................... 8. Principal place/country for marketing ............................................... ......................................... Signature of Applicant Date Specify whether owner or lessee Print name of Applicant 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

SCHEDULE 14

SCHEDULE 14 (Regulation 38) LICENCE NUMBER: .......................................... FISH PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE The person named as the licencee below is hereby licenced in accordance with section 17 (1) of the Fisheries Act , Chap. 61.60 to use the premises described below as a fish processing establishment in accordance with the conditions set out in this licence and prescribed from time to time in the Fisheries Regulations. Name of licencee : .................................................................................... Licence period: from ................................... to ................................... Address of the fish processing establishment: ...................................... ......................................................................................... ......................................................................................... The species of fish authorized to be processed: ................................... ......................................................................................... The type of processing authorized to be carried out: ......................... ...................................................................................... Further conditions: .................................................................................... ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... ........................................................................... .......................................... SIGNATURE OF THE MINISTER OR HIS DATE DELEGATE 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

SCHEDULE 15

SCHEDULE 15 (Regulation 42(4)) FISH HANDLING STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS ON BOARD SHIP (a) The deck of the boat must be scrubbed, washed and rinsed with fresh portable water or with clean sea water after every fishing operation and kept in a hygienic manner. (b) The ice hold must be washed properly and kept clean in order to avoid contamination of the ice. (c) The fish hold must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each fishing trip or more frequently as may be necessary (d) Water on the boat must be wholesome and free of contaminants. (e) All surfaces for handling fish onboard ship must be clean and kept in a hygienic manner. REQUIREMENTS FOR HANDLING FISH ON LANDING (a) All equipment used for transporting or for offering fish for sale must be made of material which is easy to clean and disinfect and must be kept in a good state of repair and cleanliness. (b) During landing and unloading of fish, all necessary precaution must be taken to avoid contamination of the fish by dirt, unclean surfaces, chemical and other contaminants. (c) Loading and unloading operations must be done as rapidly as possible to avoid increase in the temperature of the product. (d) It must particularly be ensured that fishery products are placed without unnecessary delay in an environment with the required temperature to prevent spoilage and loss of quality. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (e) Fish must be kept on ice for sale to the public or in a frozen state. (f) After each operation all materials used, including crates and plastic containers, must be washed and rinsed both inside and out with drinking water or clean sea water. (g) On landing fish must be kept under ice in a ratio of 1 lb of fish to 3 lb of ice, and re-icing must be done regularly if fish is in a hot environment. (h) Fish not immediately offered for sale on landing must be kept chilled or in a frozen condition. (i) Gutting and heading of large fish or fish in excess of 10 lbs must be done at sea or immediately on landing in a hygienic manner. The product must be washed thoroughly with drinking water or clean seawater immediately after such operations. (j) Filleting and slicing of fish must be done in a way to avoid contamination or spoilage to the filets or slices, and should not be done on the same surface where gutting is done, and should be put on ice immediately or kept chilled. (k) Waste generated from operations such as gutting, filleting must be disposed of in an appropriate manner to avoid cross contamination with the product. FISH MARKETS (a) The fish market area must be properly ventilated with adequate lighting. (b) The walls of the fish market must be easy to clean. (c) The flooring must be waterproof, easy to wash and disinfect and designed in a manner to facilitate drainage of wastewater in a hygienic manner. (d) Equipped with sanitary facilities with an appropriate number of washbasin and flush lavatories. Washbasin shall be supplied with materials for cleaning the hands and single use of hand towels. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 (e) Vehicles emitting exhaust fumes which may impair the quality of the fishery product, undesirable animals or agriculture products must not be admitted to fish markets. (f) The market must have displayed in a prominent position signs which prohibit smoking, spitting, eating or drinking. In cases where persons may not have their own premises on-the-spot or are on the beach, fish must be displayed in a hygienic manner and surfaces where fish is sold must be properly cleaned with fresh or clean sea water. The sale of fish in the city of Roseau must be done at the Roseau Fisheries Market. CONDITIONS FOR FROZEN STORAGE IN PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS Processing Establishments must have: (a) freezing equipment with sufficient capacity to achieve a rapid reduction in temperature to - 20°C (b) cold storage rooms must have a temperature-recording device in place where it can be easily read. Temperature charts and records must be kept for inspection by the appropriate authorities. CONDITIONS OF THAWING (a) Fishery products must be thawed under hygienic conditions. Contamination of such products must be avoided and there must be adequate drainage for melt water discharge. (b) During thawing the temperature must not increase excessively so as to cause spoilage. (c) The public must be informed of the thawed condition of the fishery product. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 PERSONNEL All persons handling fish within an establishment must - (a) wear head gear, gloves, white boots, and water proof apron. (b) be subject to an annual medical examination. (c) obtain a food handlers permit from the relevant authority. (d) be free of any communicable disease. LOCATION FOR VENDING OF FISH: (a) No fish or fish product shall be sold on the streets, or street corner or side walk of a community, where facilities are established for this purpose. (b) In cases where such vending is done from a moving vehicle, the fish must be stored in an insulated container with ice to a ratio of 1 lb fish to 3 lbs ice. (c) Street side vending of fish is prohibited in Roseau and Portsmouth and any other location designated by the Minister. (d) At the fish landing sites, sale of fish is permitted only from the boat and at designated facilities.

SCHEDULE 16

SCHEDULE 16 (Regulation 43(7)) DIAGRAMS 25 eetuimerc-rs & -1 3 c.entin1et:ers 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Diag.-.am 2 95 rnilllmeTets ~-zn5.~ I

SCHEDULE 17

SCHEDULE 17 (Regulation 46(4)) FLORA AND FAUNA PERMIT Date: / / No. LS...................................... Name of Exporter/Importer: ..................................................................... ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Address: ..................................................................... ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Name of Consignor/Consignee: ..................................................................... Address: ..................................................................... ..................................................................... ..................................................................... Production Description: 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Name: ..................................................................... Quantity (unit #, kg, lb, g) ..................................................................... Status [live]; [frozen]; [processed]; other ............................................. [consumable]; [diseased]; [sample] Means of transport [Air]; [Sea]; [other]: ......................................................... Name of carrier: .................................................................... Date of Export/Import: .................................................................................... CITES Certification No. (if applicable): .......................................................... Phytosanitary Certificate No: ......................................................................... The aforementioned product has been examined and found to be fit for Export/Import ............................................................................... Chief Fisheries Officer

SCHEDULE 18

SCHEDULE 18 (Regulation 48(3)) AQUACULTURE/MARICULTURE LICENCE The party named as the licence holder below is hereby licenced in accordance with section 17 (1), 21 (1), and 23 (2) of the Fisheries Act, Chap. 61:60 to operate an Aquaculture Facility for the propagation of brood stock coral (soft and stony ) species existing within the confines of the facility of Applied Marine Technology in Dominica at the times and in the areas specified in this licence and in accordance with the conditions set out in this licence and prescribed from time to time in the Fisheries Regulations. Name of Operation: ........................................................................................ Address: ........................................................................................................... Name of Licence Holder: ................................................................................ 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Licence period from: / / / to / / / Special Conditions: ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................ ............................................ .............................................. SIGNATURE DATE

SCHEDULE 19

SCHEDULE 19 (Regulation 49(4)) ORNAMENTAL FISH IMPORT PERMIT NO: ..................... DATE: ............................................ 20............. NAME OF IMPORTER: .................................................................................... ADDRESS OF IMPORTER: ............................................................................ ......................................................................... ......................................................................... NAME & ADDRESS OF SUPPLIER: ............................................................... ......................................................................... ......................................................................... COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF FISH: ..................................................................... EXPECTED DATE OF IMPORTATION: ....................................... 20........... 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 NAME OF CARRIER: ....................................................................................... The importer is granted permission to import into the State of the Commonwealth of Dominica ....................... ornamental fish as stated below for: (a) breeding purposes. (b) other purposes. This permit is granted subject to the following conditions - 1. The importer must ensure that the fish is healthy and transported under acceptable conditions. 2. The fish shall be subject to inspection on entry by personnel the Fisheries Development Division unless otherwise o f instructed. 3. Fish must be quarantined for two (2) weeks before sale, under conditions approved by the Chief Fisheries Officer or his designate. 4. The quarantine area shall be subject to inspection by officials of the Fisheries Development Division in order to determine suitability for paragraph 3. 5. Diseased and unsuitable fish must be disposed of in the manner specified by the Chief Fisheries Officer. 6. Importation of turtles and turtle products is prohibited. .................................................. CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY QUANTITY/ SPECIES: .......................... VALUE: ....................... 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 ORNAMENTAL FISH EXPORT PERMIT NO:............................. DATE: .............................................. 20........... NAME OF EXPORTER:............................................................................................................... ADDRESS OF EXPORTER: ...................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................... NAME AND ADDRESS OF RECIPIENT: ................................................................................ ................................................................................ Tel: ....................................................... COUNTRY OF DESTINATION: .............................................................................................. EXPECTED DATE OF EXPORTATION: ........................................................ 20................... NAME OF CARRIER: .............................................................................................................. LOCATION/S FROM WHICH SPECIES WERE EXTRACTED: .......................................... 1. The exporter has been granted permission to export out of the state of the Commonwealth of Dominica ................................. Ornamental Fish as stated below for- a) Breeding purposes b) Research c) Other Purposes 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 2. The exporter must ensure that the fish is healthy and transported under acceptable condition. 3. The fish is subject to inspection prior to export by personnel of the Fisheries Division unless otherwise instructed. 4. The Exporter must dispose of diseased and unsuitable fish in the manner specified by the Chief Fisheries Officer. 5. Exportation of turtles and turtle products is prohibited. 6. Export of corals and coral products is prohibited. 7. This permit is valid subject to the abovementioned conditions. ............................................... CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY QUANTITY/ SPECIES: ...................................... VALUE: ..............................

SCHEDULE 20

SCHEDULE 20 (Regulation 50(1)(j)) Column I Column II Column III Column IV English/Common Name Patois/Local Name Scientific Name Minimum Fork Length Goatfish, Spotted Cabriton Pseudupeneus maculatus 23cm Goatfish, Yellow Babawen Mulloidichthys martinicus 23cm Ballyloo/ Commonhalfbeak Balau Hyporhamphus unifasciatus 20cm Ballyhoo Balau che jaune Hemiramphus rasiliensis 20cm Parrotfish Caca belly Sparisoma spp. 20cm Pompano, Florida Carangue (couvalli) Trachinotus carolinus 20cm 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Bigeye Scad Carangue (couvalli) Selar crumenophalmus 20cm Jack, Cottonmouth Carangue gros oeil Uraspis secunda 20cm Sardinella, Round Cayee Sardinella aurita1 15cm Snapper, Yellowtail Cola Ocyurus chrysurus 30cm Grunt, Bluestriped Gorette Haemulon sciurus 20cm Grunt, French Gorette Haemulon flavolineatum 20cm Grunt, Sailor’s Gorette Haemulon parrai 20cm Grunt, Small mouth Gorette Haemulon chrysargyreum 20cm Grunt, Cottonwick Gorette Mycterperca venenosa 20cm Grunt, White Gorette blanc Haemulon plumieri 20cm Grunt, Spanish Gorette caco Haemulon macrostomum 20cm Soldierfish, Blackbar Gros Tete Myripristis jacobus 20cm Porkfish Lippi Anisotremus virginicus 20cm Rock Beauty Mamsel Holacanthus tricolor 20cm Squirrelfish, Longspine mawiyan Holacanthus rufus 20cm Snapper, Schoolmaster Pag Lutjanus apodus 30cm Snapper, Dog Pag dent chien Lutjanus jocu 30cm Snapper, Queen Piwan Etelis oculatus 30cm Angelfish, French Portijay Pomacanthus paru 20cm Angelfish, Gray Portijay Pomacanthus arcuatus 20cm Angelfish, Queen Portijay Holacanthus ciliaris 20cm Snapper, Mahogany Sad Lutjanus mahogani 25cm Doctorfish Seawisien Acanthurus chirurgus 20cm Surgeon, Ocean Seawisien Acanthurus bahianus 20cm Surgeonfish, Blue tang Seawisien Acanthurus coeruleus 20cm Big eye, Atlantic Soleil Priacanthus arenatus 25cm Glass eye Soliel Priacanthus cruentatus 25cm 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 Hind, Rock Tanche guisse Epinephelus adsocensio 25cm Seabass, Coney Tanshe Cephalopholis fulva 25cm Seabass, Grasby Tanshe Cephalopholis cruentata 25cm Snapper, Vermilion Tetewon Rhomboplites aurorubon 25cm Hind, Red Epinephelus guttatus 30cm Flyingfish, Mirrorwing Volant Hirundichthys speculiger 20cm Snapper, Red Vierge Epinephelus itajara 25cm Jewfish Vierge Mycteroperca tigris 25cm Snapper, Silk Vivaneau Lutjanus campechanus 25cm

SCHEDULE 21

SCHEDULE 21 (Regulation 58(3)) GUIDELINES FOR SCUBA DIVING OPERATIONS Diving operations 1. The staff of scuba diving operation must be covered by insurance. 2. All scuba diving activities must be carried out through an authorised operator approved by the Fisheries Division. 3. A safety briefing must be carried out before each dive. 4. All dives must be supervised by an operators’ diver who is at minimum a fully insured dive master. 5. No more than eight certified divers shall be accompanied by an authorised dive master. 6. Dive operators must - (a) ensure that dive masters and those under their supervision do not touch, break or remove any object, marine organism dead or otherwise during any dive. (b) shall not interfere with any fishing equipment or fishing activity; (c) keep a log of all dives undertaken by the operation; (d) keep a log of frequency of servicing of all dive equipment. 7. All dive boats must be manned by a skipper at all times during a dive and shall monitor channel 16 on the VHF band. 8. Dive flags must be used on the water surface during the event of a dive. 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 9. Anchors shall not be deployed on coral reefs or be caused to drag during a dive operation as to cause any damage to the reefs. 10. Scuba gear or fills must not be rented to unauthorised persons except where the Chief Fisheries Officer has given permission for the rental. 11. All dive operations must be covered by an insurance policy that covers personnel liability for all of its clients and employees and which indemnifies the state against any liability. 12. Dive operations must have in place an acceptable documented evacuation procedure and the names and contact points of doctors both local and at destination hospital.

SCHEDULE 22 (Regulation 59(4)) — (Regulation 59(4))

SCHEDULE 22 (Regulation 59(4)) MINISTRY OFAGRICULTURE ANDTHE ENVIRONMENT FISHERIESDEVELOPMENT DIVISION ROSEAU, COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA FISH IMPORT PERMIT DATE: ................................... 20.......... NAME OF IMPORTER : ................................................................................................... ADDRESS OF IMPORTER: ............................................................................................. ..................................................................................... DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITY QUANTITY/TYPE -SPECIES (Kg./lb) .......................................................................... FORM: FROZEN FRESH/ICED SMOKED SALTED OTHER VALUE: ....................................................................... COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF FISH: .................................................................................... EXPECTED DATE OF IMPORTATION: .................................. 20......... 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 NAME OF CARRIER: ......................................................................................................... 1. The afforementioned importer has been granted permission to import into the State of the Commonwealth of Dominica ......................................... kg/lbs of fish as stated above. 2. The importer will have to ensure that the fish is stored and transported under acceptable conditions. 3. The consignment shall be subject to inspection on entry by personnel of the Fisheries Development Division. 4. This permit is valid subject to the abovementioned conditions. .................................................. CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY This is to certify that all or part of the consignment of fish belonging to ..........................................................................has been examined by Fisheries Officer/ Fisheries Liaison Officer M..........................................................and found to be in: (a) good condition; (b) has slight signs of deterioration; (c) spoilt It is therefore; a. FIT b. UNFIT for consumption. Signature of Inspecting Officer: ............................................................................. COMMENTS: 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 MINISTRY OFAGRICULTURE ANDTHE ENVIRONMENT FISHERIESDEVELOPMENT DIVISION ROSEAU, COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA EXPORT PERMIT I I DATE: _______________ No. LS______ Name of Exporter: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Name of Consignee: ____________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Product Description: Name: ______________________________________ Quantity(unit #/kg/lb.) ___________________________ Status: [live]; [frozen]; [processed]; [other] ____________ [consumable]; [diseased]; [sample] ____________ Means of Transport: [Air]; [Sea]; Others: ___________________ Name of vessel: ________________________________ Date of Export: ________________________________________ The aforementioned product has been examined and found to be fit for export. _________________________ CHIEF FISHERIES OFFICER 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

SCHEDULE 23

SCHEDULE 23 (Regulation 60(1)) RESEARCH APPLICATION NAME OF RESEARCHER(S): .................................................................. MAILING ADDRESS: ................................................................................. ................................................................................. ................................................................................. TEL No. ........................ FAX No: ......................EMAIL No. ................. PASSPORT No. ......................................................................................... PROPOSED DATE OF ARRIVAL: ........................................................... ADDRESS CONTACT IN DOMINICA: ................................................... ........................................................................ ........................................................................ ........................................................................ PROPOSED DEPARTURE DATE: .............................................................. PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS: ........................................................ ....................................................................... ....................................................................... FAX NUMBER: ............................................................................................. TELEPHONE NUMBER: .............................................................................. NAME OF AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY OR INSTITUTION WHERE YOU WORK: ........................................................................................................................... 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15 TITLE OF RESEARCH PROJECT OR INVESTIGATION TO BE CARRIED OUT: ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................ RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: ................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. PROPOSED SITE FOR RESEARCH: ......................................................... .............................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. COLLABORATING AGENCIES: .................................................................... EXPECTED DURATION OF RESEARCH PROJECT: .................................. SOURCE OF FINANCING FOR RESEARCH: ............................................... ANTICIPATED PROJECT RESULTS: ........................................................... SPECIMENS TO BE COLLECTED (include species, number of specimens, sample Size: .................................................................................................................. METHOD(S) OF COLLECTION: ........................................................................ OTHER REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. a) Names and address of two (2) References: i. .............................................. ii. ............................................. .............................................. ............................................. .............................................. ............................................. .............................................. ............................................. Tel/Fax No. ..................................... Tel/Fax. No. ............................ b) Names, dates of birth and passport numbers of all persons partici- pating in the research activity c) Curriculum vitae of Principal Researcher (s)/Investigator (s) ............................................... ............................................. Signature of Applicant Date 2025 FISHERIES S.R.O. 15

SCHEDULE 24

SCHEDULE 24 (Regulation 60 (3)) FISHERIESRESEARCH LICENCE LICENCE NUMBER ............................ FISHERIES ACT, CHAPTER 61:60 The party named as the Licencee below is hereby licenced in accordance with section 23 of the Fisheries Act to conduct research in the fishery waters of Dominica at the times and in the areas specified in this licence and in accordance with the conditions set out in this licence and as prescribed from time to time in the Fisheries Regulations: Name of Institution or Organisation: ................................................................................................... Name of Licencee: ....................................................................................... Licence period from: / / / to / / / Special Conditions: ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ............................................. ................................................................ Signature of the Minister Date Made by the Minister this 7th day of May, 2025. JULLAN DEFOE Minister for Fisheries DOMINICA Printed by the Government Printer at the Government Printery, Roseau (Price $16. 40 cents)

Fisheries Regulations 2025 (S.R.O. 15 of 2025)

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