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Notification No. 2020/20 on commercial fishing.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 31221, 22nd of August 2020.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Mariculture Marine fisheries Marine fishes Marine protected areas Authorization/permit Protected fishing area Protection of species Sustainable development Aquaculture Artisanal fishing
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 1st of September, 2020.
Abstract

This Notification lays down obligations, restrictions and prohibitions in fisheries for the conservation of fisheries resources and sustainable fisheries taking into account scientific, environmental, economic and social aspects. This Notification sets forth provisions on marine protected areas in Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Marmara Sea, Black Sea and other areas; prohibited fishing areas; protected species; minimum size limits for caught fish; and obligations, restrictions and prohibitions in inland fisheries, freshwater fisheries and marine fisheries. These provisions shall be implemented between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2024.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.mevzuat.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

Repeals

Notification No. 2016/35 on commercial fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Authorization/permit, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Notification No. 2022/19 amending the Notification No. 2020/20 on commercial fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX