The Turks and Caicos Islands Fisheries (Protection) Regulations 2015 has been postponed to September 1, 2015.
The Regulations, previously scheduled to come into operation on June 1, 2015 has been delayed in order to facilitate further focus group consultation on a number of provisions within the new regulation.
Premier, Dr. the Hon. Rufus Ewing stated; “As a Government, we understand the importance of the regulations governing our waters and its protection, and we also understand and take seriously our role in hearing the voice of the people.
It is expected that this extended period of consultation will result in amendments to some provisions of the new Fisheries Regulations and will address many of the concerns submitted by members of the public.”
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