Commission Regulation (EC) No. 129/2003 laying down detailed rules for determining the mesh size and thickness of twine of fishing nets. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 22, 25 January 2003, pp. 5-14 Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Mesh Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation came into force on 14 February 2003, with the exception of articles 17 and 20 which shall apply from 1 July 2003. Abstract The present Regulation establishes detailed provisions to determine the mesh size and the thickness of twine of fishing nets. It consists of five Chapters and five Annexes. Chapter I (General Provisions) lays down the definition of “active gear” and “passive gear”. Chapters II and III contain rules for determining the mesh size of active gear and passive gear respectively. Chapter IV regulates the measurement of twine thickness. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Repeals Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 2108/84 laying down detailed rules for determining the mesh size of fishing nets. Legislation | European Union | 1984 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Shrimp Fishing Nets (Wales) Order 2008 (W.S.I. No. 1811 (W.175) of 2008). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decree No. 177439 extending the period of validity for the implementation of the methods to determine the mesh size and thickness of twine of fishing nets, in compliance with Commission Regulation (EC) No. 129/2003. Legislation | Greece | 2009 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX