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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