Mangrove protection

(1) Residents shall nurture and preserve the mangroves and existing ecosystem along the sea. A person who destroys mangroves or interferes in any way with the natural ecosystem whether directly or indirectly commits an offence and shall be liable in accordance with the Forest (Mangrove Protection) Regulations, as amended, or in accordance with any other law having effect as part of the laws of Belize whether now or hereinafter in force, in respect of mangrove