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Fisheries Law No. 1380.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Framework law Marine fisheries Aquaculture Inland fisheries Fishing area Marine pollution Fishing gear/fishing method International trade Cooperative/producer organization Inspection Navigation Seasons Data collection/reporting Waterworks Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law concerns production, protection and inspection of aquatic animals, establishing provisions to be applied on marine and inland fisheries (including aquaculture). It consists of 9 chapters divided into 41 articles defining fisheries sector and specifying the requirements to be satisfied in order to obtain a fishing licence, defining fishing areas, fishing gear, etc. This Law regulates fishing activity within the country, by the issuing of a fishing licence (procedure and conditions specified in the text). Fishermen may create Fisheries production/sale Cooperative in compliance with Laws No. 2834, No. 2836 and No. 1163. The Law lists prohibited fishing gear and methods, it prohibits hazardous substances discharging into the waters, etc. Fish market conditions, inspection to be carried out and penalties to be paid are specified in the text.

Full text
English/Turkish
Website
www.mevzuat.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Notification No. 2008/29 on the quality of shellfish waters.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Marine pollution, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2012/65 regulating commercial fisheries.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2012/66 regulating non commercial fisheries.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Protected fishing area, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hygiene rules for vessels operating in the field of fisheries.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Fish products, Fishing vessel, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Landing, Standards, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulation No. 22223.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1995

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Aquaculture, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Bycatch, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Inland fisheries, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on Fishermen Refuges.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1996

Keyword: Concession, Harbour, Landing, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture Regulation No. 25507.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Certification, Concession, EIA, Standards, Food quality control/food safety, HACCP, Treated food

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on good agriculture practices.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Agricultural development, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on sustainable use and protection of aquatic genetic resources.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Instruction No. 2003/19 on live fresh chilled frozen aquatic products import.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2003

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish products, Certification, Inspection, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on usage for research and entrance in and out of the country of aquatic genetic resources.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Genetic resources, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2012/66 regarding amateur fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2016/35 on commercial fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2016/36 on amateur fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Foreign fishing, Alien species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2016/18 on fishing vessel monitoring system.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Monitoring, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2001

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, International trade, Inspection, Institution, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2021/20 on support for fishing balloonfish.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Alien species, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Subsidy/incentive, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2021/9 on export quota and CITES documentation for eel (anguilla anguilla).

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: International trade, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Allocation/quota, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2021/50 on annual export quota and CITES documentation for medicinal leech.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Trade in species, Certification, International trade, Allocation/quota, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2017/3 on specifying the fishing vessels for bluefin tuna fishing and their quota allocation.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit, Certification, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Monitoring, Seasons, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Circular No. 33/2 on Marine and Inland Sport Fishing (1999-2000).

Legislation | Türkiye | 1999

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2021/26 on fishing vessel monitoring system.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Monitoring, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2020/20 on commercial fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Aquaculture, Artisanal fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2020/21 on amateur fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Protection of species, Foreign fishing, Alien species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on leasing in aquaculture production.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Access right, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Inland fisheries, Lease, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 7191 amending the Fisheries Law.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2019

Keyword: Access right, Aquaculture, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Cooperative/producer organization, Data collection/reporting, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Equipment, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Processing/handling, Harbour, High seas, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Institution, International trade, Landing, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Migratory species, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Smallholders/peasants, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Registration, Research, Territorial sea, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX