Fishing licenses required for fishing on the high seas

(1) No Belize flagged vessel shall be used for fishing or fishing related activities on the high seas or in the jurisdiction of another State unless the vessel has on board a valid high seas fishing license and relevant fishing permissions from other States as may be necessary. (2) In a case where a vessel intends to fish or carry out fishing related activities in the EEZ of another State, that vessel shall hold a valid authorization for such operation from that State in addition to the licence required under subsection (1) above. (3) Where a Belize flagged fishing vessel is used in contravention of sub-sections (1) and (2), the master, owner, charterer or operator of the vessel is each guilty of an offence and shall be liable to disciplinary measures in accordance with the Sanction Regulations. to licences and