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Molluscan Shellfish (Conservation of Stocks) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 345 of 2006).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Crustaceans Molluscs Authorization/permit Transport/storage Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations provide for the regulation of fishing for and movements of shellfish for aquaculture purposes within Ireland. A specified vessel or a person on board a specified vessel shall not, except under and in accordance with a license under these Regulations, engage in dredging for, fishing for or taking molluscan shellfish within the exclusive fishery limits of the State or have on board molluscan shellfish within the exclusive fishery limits of the State. The Regulations also place restrictions on the having in possession or sale of molluscan shellfish.

Full text
English
Website
www.agriculture.gov.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 (No. 8 of 2006).

Legislation | Ireland | 2006 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Access right, Allocation/quota, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX