Bass (Conservation of Stocks) Order, 1990.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The effect of this Order is to prohibit fishing for, landing, transhipping or having on board bass by an Irish sea-fishing boat and to prohibit the use of nets in specified areas, i.e. ICES Sub-area VI and Sub-area VII. The master of an Irish sea-fishing boat shall not cause or permit any such actions. The Order also prescribes a minimum size of 40 centimetres for bass within the State. Regulation 8 concerns prima facie evidence and defence in a prosecution for an offence under Article 4 or 5 or 6 or 7 of this Order. (10 articles)

Full text

English

Website

www.bailii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959.

Legislation | Ireland | 1959 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Navigation, Internal trade, International trade, Fish products, Equipment, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Use restrictions, Access right, Offences/penalties, Institution, Allocation/quota, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Concession, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Molluscs, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Public land, Environmental planning, Expropriation, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Bass (Conservation of Stocks)(Amendment) Order, 1991.

Legislation | Ireland | 1991

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX