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Legislative Decree No. 420 introducing the Fisheries Code.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 27, Part I, 31 January 1970, pp. 175-200.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Framework law Fishery management and conservation Aquaculture Mariculture Standards Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Research Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
Three months as from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree introduces the basic legislative text on which is based the regulation of all matters concerning the fisheries sector in Greece. It deals very extensively, among others, with the organization and functioning of fish reserves, sponge fishing, general regulations and restriction of fishing, research and international cooperation in the field of fisheries. The Minister of Agriculture shall be the competent authority in order to regulate in particular any matter regarding the sector, by issuing Orders related thereto.

Full text
Greek

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Presidential Decree no. 24/2022 concerning Regulatory measures for the fishing of the shrimp species Plesionika Narval.

Legislation | Greece | 2022

Keyword: Bycatch, Crustaceans, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Registration, Seasons, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 1740 on the development and protection of coral formations, aquaculture and fish breeding areas.

Legislation | Greece | 1987

Keyword: Policy/planning, Coral, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 2040 regulating a number of issues falling under the competencies of the Minister of Agriculture.

Legislation | Greece | 1992

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 255844 readjusting fees for appeals to the Council of Fisheries and for granting or renewing amateurish fishing license of vessels.

Legislation | Greece | 1990

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Fishing charge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law 4691/2020. Regulation of competence of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food for the upgrading and modernisation of the agricultural sector and other provisions.

Legislation | Greece | 2020

Keyword: Framework law, Agricultural commodities, Agricultural development, Apiculture/sericulture, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Property rights, Animal health, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Coastal zone management, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Public health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Education, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Drugs, International trade, Plant production, Plant variety, Prohibited crops, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX