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Fisheries Law (Chapter 135).

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Legislation
Date
1931 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Cyprus Republic.
Long title
A Law to regulate fishing in the waters of the Republic of Cyprus.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Biodiversity Certification Coastal zone management Crustaceans Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Institution Landing Marine fishes Marine protected areas Maritime zone Mesh Molluscs Monitoring Protected fishing area Protection of species Royalties/fees Seasons Size Standards Stock enhancement/repopulation Territorial sea Total allowable catch Transshipment Inspection Non-commercial fishing
Geographical area
Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law, in its consolidated version consisting of 14 articles and two annexes, provides for fisheries management and conservation of fish resources and related matters. The Law defines at the outset relevant terms: fishing licence; recreational fishing licence; fishing capacity; fishing vessel; special fishing permit; Director of Merchant Shipping; income; commercial small boat; recreational fishing; shipowner; fish (any aquatic organism, including molluscs and crustaceans, but excluding sponges, corals, mammals and protected species); transshipment; vessel; territorial waters.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.cylaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Regulations, 1990 (P.I. 273/1990).

Legislation | Cyprus | 1990

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Equipment, Marine fishes, Mesh, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Marine pollution, International trade, Alien species, Size, Aquaculture, Territorial sea, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit, Reptiles, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries (Amendment) Law, 2004 (Law No. 106(I)/2004).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2004

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Law, 2007 (Law No. 132(I)/2007).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2007

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Law, 2005 (Law No. 63(I)/2005).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Law, 1990 (Law No. 170/1990).

Legislation | Cyprus | 1990

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Law, 1994 (Law No. 22(I)/1994).

Legislation | Cyprus | 1994

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Law, 2000 (Law No. 102(I)/2000).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Harbour, Registration, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Law, 2001 (Law No. 61(I)/2001).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2001

Keyword: Artisanal fishing, Marine fisheries, Fishing charge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Amendment) Law 2016 (No. 29(I)/2016).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Fisheries (Amendment) Law no. 35 of 2022.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2022

Keyword: Access right, Biodiversity, Fishing vessel, Institution, Marine protected areas, Non-governmental entity, Offences/penalties, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Royalties/fees, Use restrictions, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Fisheries (Amendment) Law no. 116 of 2022.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2022

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Fisheries (Amendment) Law, no. 170 of 2019.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2019

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Mesh, Procedural matters, Social protection, Tax/levy, Territorial sea, Transshipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Fisheries Amending Law no. 186 of 2021 (suspension of fishing licenses).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2021

Keyword: Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Fishing vessel, Social protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Fisheries (Amendment) Law no. 30 of 2022.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2022

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX