Act No. 963 regulating sea fishing. Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 1965 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 203, 14 August 1965, pp. 3902-3906. Subject Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Basic legislation Institution Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Coral Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Pollution control Management/conservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Act is divided into 33 articles. It provides for the establishment of survey and research bodies, and professional training of fishermen. Articles 5-8 concern the establishment and membership of central and local Advisory Commissions. Articles 15-18 make provisions for the protection of marine biological resources and of fishing activities. In particular, article 15 concerns (a) fishing in prohibited areas; (b) fishing with ships or floating craft that are prohibited by regulation or are not expressly permitted; (c) damaging the biological resources of sea waters by the use of explosives, electric power or toxic substances; (d) direct or indirect introduction of pollutants into marine waters. Article 16 aims at the protection of coral. Final provisions concern penalties. Full text Italian References - Legislation Implemented by Presidential Decree No. 1639 implementing Act No. 963 of 14 July 1965, regulating sea fishing. Legislation | Italy | 1968 (2016) Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Institution, Research, Registration, Size, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Coral, Molluscs, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Aquatic animals, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act of 17 February 1982, No. 41 approving the plan for the rationalization and development of marine fisheries. Legislation | Italy | 1982 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Policy/planning, Fish products, Subsidy/incentive, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 381 amending Act of 14 July 1965, No. 963, regulating sea fishing. Legislation | Italy | 1988 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Legislative Decree No. 154 of 26 May 2004 on the modernization of the fishery and aquaculture sector as per article 1, paragraph 2 of Act No. 38 of 7 March 2003. Legislation | Italy | 2004 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Policy/planning, Subsidy/incentive, Research, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX Legislative Decree No. 153 implementing Act No. 38 of 7 March 2003 as regards marine fisheries. Legislation | Italy | 2004 (2012) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Registration, Bycatch, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Legislative Decree No. 4 rearranging the national legislation on fisheries and aquaculture. Legislation | Italy | 2012 (2019) Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Offences/penalties, Harbour, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Tourism, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX