MEXICAN KISHERY LEGISLATION 



Article 92. During the seasons when the catching of oysters or abalone is prohibited, 

 the taking of fisli or crustaceans shall be permitted in places where the beds exist only 

 when this is effected with fish hooks, hand harpoons and other similar devices. 



Article 93. The Ministry of Agriculture and Develojxnent, by orders, shall determine 

 the maximum and minimum measurements for oysters subject to exploitation in each region of 

 the country; with the understanding that the taking of oysters of dimensions other than 

 those stipulated in such orders shall be strictly prohibited. 



Article 9^. It is strictly prohibited to take abalone of a size smaller than the 

 measurements given below: 



I. Red abalone (Haliotis rufenses) 175 nnn. 



II. Green " (Haliotis fulgens) 160 » 



III. Pink " (Haliotis corrugata) 150 " 



IV. Black " (Haliotis cracheroldii) 120 » 



The above measurements shall be taken across the greatest dimension of the shell. 



Article 95 ^ All the dispositions relating to diving equipnent for mother-of-pearl 

 are applicable to that used in diving for abalcaie. 



CHAPTER VI 



Regarding the turtle and the alligator 



Article 96. Specimens of turtles captured during the lawful season of exploitation 

 shall be of the following minimxun dimensions: 



I. 'White river turtles, common sea turtles, 

 tortoise, guao or fresh water tortoise .. 400 millimeters 



II. Yellow turtles, spotted or icotea 250 " 



With respect to the other varieties of turtle, their capture is prohibited only 

 when they have not reached full development. 



Article 97. It is absolutely prohibited to blind in any way turtles cs^tured, as well 

 as to sell turtle eggs or destroy their nests. 



Article 98. (x) The seasons for taking alligators in the different regions of the 

 country inliabited by this species shall be subject to the dispositions for each special case 

 that the Ministry of Marine may issue by means of the respective order, it being absolutely 

 prohibited to capture alligators measuring less than one meter fifty centimeters in length. 



(x) As amended in decree of October 13, 1942, published in Diarlo Oficial on January 9, 1943. 



CHAPTER VII 



Regarding seaweed, etc . 



Article 99. Holders of concessions or permits to exploit seaweed shall do so under 

 conditions that will not diminish the potentialities of the localities exploited; to which 



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