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Order No. 1102-F/2000 approving the Regulation for seine net fishing.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Fishing authorization
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Order approves the Regulation for seine net fishing. The Regulation consists of 2 chapters and 2 annexes establishing the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform the aforementioned activity. It specifies minimum mesh size to be used (wings= 500-120 mm; codend= 20 mm); maximum extension (3000 m), restrictions (prohibited from 10:30 am. to 6:30 pm.), etc. Fishing licence requirements are specified in the text.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 7/2000 amending Decree No. 43/87 defining national measures for the conservation of living resources applicable to fishing activities.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Size, Fishing vessel, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 488/96 approving the Regulation on fishing with the artisanal towed net called "xávega".

Legislation | Portugal | 1996 | Repealed

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Artisanal fishing, Seasons, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX