Decision pursuant to article 13(3) of the Fisheries Law (P.I. 103/2008). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimerida tis Dimokratias No. 4266, Part III, Supplement I, 21 March 2008. Subject Fisheries Keyword Equipment Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Mesh Size Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Decision is issued under article 13(3)(α)(ii) of the Fisheries Law. The Director of Fishery and Marine Research establishes herewith restrictions on quantity, mesh size and type of nets used by vessels granted category C (occasional occupation) fishing licenses. More specifically, with this Decision it is prohibited: a) the use of any nets with mesh size measuring less than 36 mm; b) the use of any nets made with fluorocarbon fishing line; c) the use of bottom-set longlines carrying more than 200 hooks; d) the use of drifting longlines (surface fishing nets). Full text Greek Website www.mof.gov.cy