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Herring Fishing (Minimum Size) Order, 1976.

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Size Bycatch
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order implements a recommendation by the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission prohibiting fishing for herring of less than 20 centimetres in length in International Council for the Exploration of the Sea Statistical Area VI subject to a tolerance of 10 percent by weight of such undersized herring in each landing from the waters in that area.

Full text
English
Website
www.bailii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1962.

Legislation | Ireland | 1962 (2000)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Authorization/permit, International trade, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Special fund, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX