Notification on non commercial fishing. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 26.675, 19 October 2007. 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 The Notification enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal. Abstract This Notification lays down duties, prohibitions and restrictions applicable to non commercial fishing. The aim is to ensure responsible and sustainable fishing activities in order to guarantee the rational exploitation of fishery resources. 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 licences to Turkish citizens involved in non commercial fishing. Foreigners residing in Turkey may be granted a Guest Amateur Fisherman Licence. Full text Turkish References - Legislation Repeals Circular on marine and inland waters amateur fishing activities for 2006-2008. Legislation | Türkiye | 2006 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX