Council Regulation (EEC) No. 170/83 establishing a Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 24, 27 January 1983, pp. 1-13 Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Institution Fishing area Allocation/quota Fishing authorization Protection of species Authorization/permit Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes Entry into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Regulation introduces a Community system for the conservation and management of fishery resources in order to ensure the protection of fishing grounds, the conservation of the biological resources of the sea and their balanced exploitation on a lasting basis and in appropriate economic and social conditions. Conservation measures may include, in particular, for each species or group of species: (a) the establishment of zones where fishing is prohibited or restricted to certain periods, types of vessel, fishing gear or certain end-uses; (b) the setting of standards as regards fishing gear; (c) the setting of a minimum fish size or weight per species; (d) the restriction of fishing effort, in particular by limits on catches. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Commission Regulation (EEC) No. 2166/83 establishing a licensing system for certain fisheries in an area north of Scotland (Shetland area). Legislation | European Union | 1983 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3760/92 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture. Legislation | European Union | 1992 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing vessel, Total allowable catch Source: FAO, FAOLEX