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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 517/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 as regards the determination of the mesh size and assessing the thickness of twine of fishing nets.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 151, 11 June 2008, pp. 5-25.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Mesh Size Fishing gear/fishing method Protection of species
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation lays down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 concerning the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms. These implementing rules regard the determination of the mesh size and the assessment of the twine thickness of fishing nets by European Community and national inspectors.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX