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Notification No. 2020/21 on amateur 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 authorization Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Non-commercial fishing Seasons Marine fishes Freshwater fishes Protection of species Foreign fishing Alien species 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 1st of September, 2020.
Abstract

This Notification lays down procedures and principles of amateur fishing for non-commercial and recreational purposes, with the fishing tools allowed to be used in non-prohibited areas. This Notification sets forth provisions on amateur fishing for domestic and foreign fishers in inland waters and at sea; amateur fishing permit; protected species; prohibited fishing areas in inland waters and at sea; ecologically harmful and potentially dangerous fish species in inland waters and at sea; minimum sizes for caught freshwater and marine fishes; time and area restrictions; and administrative sanctions. 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. 2016/36 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

Amended by

Notification No. 2022/20 amending the Notification No. 2020/21 on amateur fishing.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Aquaculture, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX