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Notification No. 2012/66 regarding amateur fishing.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No: 28388, 18 August 2012.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Non-commercial fishing Seasons Marine fishes Freshwater fishes Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Notification enters into force on 01/09/2012 and will be valid as for 31/08/2016.
Abstract

This Notification sets forth the procedures and principles of amateur fishing with small tools in non-prohibited areas for non-commercial purposes and sport, from 01/09/2012 to 31/08/2016. The Notification lists out the species that may be caught in maritime and inland waters and sets forth related fishing seasons. It also specifies those maritime and inland waters where amateur fishing is completely or partially prohibited. Further provisions deal with the issue of fishing licenses to Turkish citizens involved in non-commercial fishing. Foreigners residing in Turkey may be granted as a Guest Amateur Fisherman License.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Law No. 1380.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1971 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Marine pollution, Fishing gear/fishing method, International trade, Cooperative/producer organization, Inspection, Navigation, Seasons, Data collection/reporting, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulation No. 22223.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1995

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Aquaculture, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Bycatch, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Data collection/reporting, Fishing authorization, Inland fisheries, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Notification No. 2016/36 on amateur fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Foreign fishing, Alien species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX