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Decree-Law No. 525/99 establishing the obligation for vessel owners to prove an economic link with the quota of fish caught and Portugal.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República No. 286/99 (I-A), 10 December 1999, pp. 8708 and 8709.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Allocation/quota Marine fishes Offences/penalties Fishing vessel Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree-Law establishes the obligation to prove an economic link with the quota of fish caught and Portugal. The owners of registered vessel authorized to protected fish species or under the quota restrictions must inform yearly the competent authority proving trading link with Portugal. It does not apply for vessel not exceeding 15 metres. At least 50 % of fish caught must be landed in portuguese harbours (and locally sold), at least 50% of crew must live in Portuguese Coasts, at least 50% of fishing trip must start from a Portuguese harbour. Sanctions for illegal activity are specified in the text.

Full text
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