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Fisheries Act on the Polish Sea Fisheries Zone.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Unofficial publication, 3 pp.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Sovereignty
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries
Abstract

The Act provides for the establishment of a fishery zone outside of the territorial waters. Several sections deal with foreign fishing, access by foreign fishing and total allowable catch. The outer boundary of the polish sea fishery zone is the line joining the two extreme points of the lateral boundaries of the zone. The exact course of the boundary is determined by international agreements (art. 3). Foreign fishing vessels may fish in the Polish sea fishery zone if such possibility is provided by an international agreement between Poland and the state whose flag the foreign fishing vessel is flying (art. 4). Total allowable catch shall be determined each year (art. 5). Articles 6 to 8 provide for enforcement by the coast guard and prescribe offences and penal provisions. (11 articles)

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References - Legislation

Amends

Sea Fishing Act 1963.

Legislation | Poland | 1963

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Registration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX