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Ministerial Decree regulating bivalve molluscs fishing.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 129, 3 June 1992, pp. 15-23.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Molluscs Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Total allowable catch Fishing vessel Equipment Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

The Decree aims at the homogeneous regulation of mollusc fishing, with a view to ensure the rational exploitation of the said marine resource. It consists of 15 articles and 4 annexes and applies to mollusc fishing performed with devices other than towed nets. Articles 5 to 8 concern restrictions on fishing as regards the period of time during which such activities are forbidden and the total allowable catch. Article 9 concerns the issuance of fishing licences, the territorial validity of which is limited to the maritime district to which the fishing vessel belongs. The technical characteristics of the fishing vessels and devices are described in detail respectively in Annexes d) and e).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree on bivalve mollusc fishing.

Legislation | Italy | 1997

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Cooperative/producer organization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ministerial Decree making provisions in matter of authorization to bivalve mollusc fishing with turbo-blowing equipment and devices other than gill nets.

Legislation | Italy | 1996 (1997)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Ministerial Decree on bivalve mollusc fishing.

Legislation | Italy | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Cooperative/producer organization, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Equipment, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX