Common Sole (Prohibition of Fishing in ICES Divisions VIIf and VIIg) Order, 1998.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Fishing area

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Order prohibits fishing for, transhipping, landing or having on board Common Sole by Irish sea-fishing boats in the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea ("ICES") Divisions VIIf and VIIg with effect from the 30 October, 1998. An Irish sea-fishing boat fishing in the specified areas or a person on board such boat shall not engage in fishing, land or tranship common sole from such boat, whether within the specified areas or elsewhere (art. 4). Article 5 concerns prima facie evidence in a prosecution for an offence under Article 4 of this Order.

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