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Ministerial Decree 16 October 1998 on the prohibition of the fishing, possession and placing on the market of date mussel and white date.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 281, 1 December 1998.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Molluscs Seasons Protection of species Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force the day after its publication on the Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica italiana.
Abstract

The Decree prohibits, in accordance with European Council Regulation 1626/94, the fishing with any device, the possession and the placing on the market of date mussel (Lithophaga lithophaga) and white shell (Pholas dactylus). This Decree is also postponing the prohibition until 30 September 2007. (2 articles)

Full text
Italian

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1626/94 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean.

Legislation | European Union | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Territorial sea, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Landing, Size, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Ministerial Decree postponing the prohibition on the fishing, possession and placing on the market of date mussel and white date for a biennium effective from 29 September 1996.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, International trade, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX