Decree implementing Measures 14, 15 and 16 of the Action Plan on the management of fishing activities on swordfish in the Mediterranean Sea. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 162, 15 July 2015. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Cartilaginous fishes Size Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree regulates the procedure for the submission and issue of the authorization required for fishing for swordfish in the Mediterranean Sea. Article 4 sets out technical measures relating to permitted fishing gear, minimum size of swordfish and duties of captains of fishing vessels. Full text Italian Website www.gazzettaufficiale.it References - Legislation Implements Legislative Decree No. 4 rearranging the national legislation on fisheries and aquaculture. Legislation | Italy | 2012 (2019) Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Offences/penalties, Harbour, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Tourism, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decree 26 January 2012 adapting national legislation to European Union provisions concerning fishing licences. Legislation | Italy | 2012 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Monitoring, Fishing authorization, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX