Ministerial Decree on bivalve mollusc fishing. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 180, 4 August, 1998. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Molluscs Cooperative/producer organization Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Equipment Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree applies to the bivalve mollusc fishing with devices other than trawling equipment. For the purpose of implementing the fifth three-year plan for fisheries and aquaculture, the management of bivalve mollusc fishing is entrusted to the management consortia established according to Ministerial Decree No. 44 of 12 January 1995. The consortia shall also adopt measures regarding fishing activities, fishing gear and their technical conformity to this Decree. In the maritime districts where no consortia have been created, the provisions of Ministerial Decree of 29 May 1992 shall be applicable. In the period between April and September, the consortia shall determine the closing season for fishing of clams. Under article 6 are also established the closing season for fishing of other bivalve molluscs. The Annexes concern the type of vessels and equipment to be used. (13 articles and 4 Annexes) Full text Italian References - Legislation Implements Ministerial Decree adopting the fifth three-year plan for fisheries and aquaculture 1997-1999. Legislation | Italy | 1997 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Ministerial Decree regulating bivalve molluscs fishing. Legislation | Italy | 1992 (1997) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decree on bivalve mollusc fishing. Legislation | Italy | 1997 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Cooperative/producer organization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree repealing Ministerial Decree 21 July 1998 on bivalve mollusc fishing. Legislation | Italy | 2000 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Cooperative/producer organization, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Deep sea bed, Fishing vessel, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX