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Fisheries Resources 3. Maps of the Reserves listed in Paragraph 2 above, are set out in Schedule 2 to this Order, and may be seen at the Office of the Fisheries Administrator. Fisheries Department, Belize City. Maps of the Marine Reserves. Schedule 2. Protection of fish spawning grounds. 4.–(1) The relevant areas referred to in paragraph 2 shall be closed to fishing all year round in order to protect important fish spawning grounds. (2) The areas referred to in paragraph (1) shall be zoned as Conservation 1 (No Extraction) Zones. Areas listed above in paragraph (2) that are wholly or partially in marine reserves, but not included within any seasonal closure or conservation zone, may be used for limited fishing by traditional users who are designated by, and to the extent recommended by. the co- managers of the respective marine reserve. Fishermen and the type and quantity of fishing so designated shall be approved by the Fisheries Administrator. who shall grant Special Licenses accordingly. (3) Details of all catches made in these areas shall be submitted to the Fisheries Administrator as prescribed by the terms of the license issued. (4) Licenses shall be reviewed on an annual basis, and shall be cancelled for non-compliance or if monitoring results determine that no fishing shall be allowed. Commencement. 5. This Order shall come into force on the 21st day of October, 2003. MADE by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Cooperatives this 21 day of October,2003. Minister of Agriculture, and Fisheries