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Decision No. 402 of 8 May 2013 defining management measures for the sustainable use of fishery resources.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Protected fishing area Equipment Exploration Size Mesh Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Aquatic animals Artisanal fishing Sustainable use Cartilaginous fishes Protection of habitats Protection of species Alien species Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decision enters into force after its publication in the Official Journal.
Abstract

This Decision, consisting of six Chapters completed by four Annexes, regulates the following aspects: a) conservation, management and use of living aquatic resources, when these activities are carried out in the following conditions: within the territory of marine waters subject to the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Republic of Albania; fishing performed by Albanian fishing vessels in the Mediterranean, outside the areas designated in subdivision (i); iii) by Albanian nationals, in the Mediterranean Sea, outside the waters specified in subdivision "i"; b) trade in the Republic of Albania of fishery products caught in the Mediterranean Sea. This Decision shall not apply to fishing activities carried out solely for scientific purposes and provided with the relevant authorization as provided for in Article 49 of Fisheries Law No. 64/2012 of 31 May 2012. The Decision is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. 1); Protected Types and Habitats (Chap. 2); Limitations on Fishing Gear (Chap. 3); Minimum Dimensions of Maritime Organizations (Chap. 4); Non-Professional Fishing (Chap. 5); Control Measures (Chap. 6). The Annexes specify the following matters: Technical Conditions for Equipment Installation and Tracking; Requirements for Fishing Nets; Minimum Dimensions of Marine Aquatic Species; Measurement of Dimensions of Marine Aquatic species.

Full text
Albanian
Website
www.qpz.gov.al; www.ligjet.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Fisheries No. 64/2012.

Legislation | Albania | 2012 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Fish products, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Harbour, Inspection, Aquaculture, Internal trade, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Seasons, Marine mammals, Cartilaginous fishes, Coral, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Artisanal fishing, Gender, Cooperative/producer organization, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX