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Monkfish Licensing Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 239 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Marine fishes Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
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 licensing of Irish fishing boats fishing for monkfish in specified areas. These Regulations also provide for additional control measures for those who apply for a licence under the licensing scheme introduced by these Regulations. Boats must be registered in the Register of Fishing Boats and possess a valid licence under section 222B of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 (as inserted by the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003. A monkfish licence granted under these Regulations shall restrict the quantities of other quota species that may be caught, landed and transhipped by the licensed boat. The Minister may attach conditions, as specified in these Regulations, to a monkfish licence.

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 27/2005 fixing for 2005 the fishing opportunities and associated conditions for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Community waters and, for Community vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Fishing area, High seas, Foreign fishing, Seasons, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Bycatch, Transshipment, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX