Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

25.   Possession of Prohibited Fishing Gear

A person commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,500 who within the fishery waters, uses for fishing or has on board any fishing vessel in circumstances which indicate an intention to use for fishing in the fishery waters—

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    (a)     any type of trap or other fishing gear which does not conform to any standards prescribed for that type of trap or other fishing gear; or

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    (b)     any type or other fishing gear which does not conform to any standards prescribed for that type of trap or other fishing gear; or

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    (c)     any other net or fishing gear which is prohibited by the Act.