These Regulations provide for the protection of turtles. They, among other things: prohibit the possession of turtle eggs and the taking, disturbing or molesting in any way of any turtle during the months April to November in any year. This rule shall not apply to shall not apply to an egg or a turtle bred in captivity by the holder of a licence in respect of turtles under the Endangered Species Protection and Propagation Law or taken in accordance with a licence issued by the Marine Conservation Board. The Board may grant licences to fishermen who have traditionally taken turtles within the Cayman Fisheries Zone by traditional methods respecting all restrictions imposed by these Regulations or conditions attached to a licence. Every turtle taken by the holder of a licence shall, immediately after taking, be tagged. The Regulations also provide for inspection of turtles captured by licence holders.
Cayman Islands (UK) · 1978-09-19