Decree repealing Ministerial Decree 21 July 1998 on bivalve mollusc fishing. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 102, 4 May, 2001. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Molluscs Cooperative/producer organization Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Deep sea bed Fishing vessel Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree applies to the bivalve mollusc fishing with devices other than trawling equipment. Under Article 2, consortia for bivalve mollusc fishing are established. The consortia will determine fishing hours, closing season and maximum allowable catch quotas for bivalve molluscs. Fishing is allowed in the period between 15 March and 30 June. The consortia shall also determine, between April and October, the closing season for fishing of clams and other species. Fishing of bivalve molluscs with drag net is allowed only in deep sea waters. The Annexes concern the type of vessels and fishing gear to be used. (14 Articles and 4 Annexes) Full text Italian References - Legislation Implements Ministerial Decree adopting the fifth three-year plan for fisheries and aquaculture 1997-1999. Legislation | Italy | 1997 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Ministerial Decree on bivalve mollusc fishing. Legislation | Italy | 1998 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Cooperative/producer organization, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX