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