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European Communities (Financing of Veterinary Inspections and Controls on Fish and Fishery Products at Approved Establishments and on Factory Vessels) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 544 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Tax/levy Inspection Landing Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations implement Council Directive 96/43/EC of 26 June 1996 amending and consolidating Directive 85/73/EC in order to ensure financing of veterinary inspections and controls on fish and fishery products insofar as that Directive requires charges to be applied in relation to approved establishments and on factory vessels. The establishments are charged a fee depending on the establishment category that reflects the risk status of the establishment in so far as category 1, 2, and 3, are establishments of low, medium and high risk respectively and category 4 are factory vessels. The regulation allows for charging of additional fees for establishments that require more frequent inspections, and a reduced fee for premises that require less frequent inspections. The Regulations also provide for the approval of authorised officers to enforce the Regulations, the prosecution of offences.

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Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie