Decree of 27 July 2000 fixing out the criteria for the distribution of fishing quotas of bluefin tuna. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Bycatch Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract Fixed tuna trap net fishing, tuna seine fishing and longline fishing is allowed only to owners of fishing plants enrolled in a specific list (Articles 1 and 2). Owners of professional fishing vessels accidentally catching bluefin tuna shall fill in a form and inform the competent authority. All tuna fishing techniques not provided for under this Decree are not allowed. If bluefin tuna catches are not declared, sanctions will be inferred. (7 Articles) Full text Italian