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Order No. 1/2019 amending the Regulation on fishing activity in the Lima River.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República I Series, No. 59, 23 March 2018.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing area Fishing authorization Seasons Freshwater fishes Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Order establishes the eighth amendment to the Lima River Fisheries Regulation, approved by Order No. 561/90 of 19 July, as amended. Amendments deal with This ordinance makes the eighth amendment to the Lima River Fisheries Regulation, approved by Administrative Rule no. 561/90 of July 19, as amended. Article 13 establishes that Lamprey fish species: may be fished from 1 May to 31 December included; and Allis and twait shad fish species: from 14 April to 9 March of the following year. Within the authorized fishing seasons, by order of the member of the Government responsible for the marine area, the use of certain fishing gear may be restricted, taking into account the need for conservation and management of the marine resources. Intermediate closing periods may be amended by an order issued by the Director-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services, taking into account the needs for conservation and management of resources, after hearing the relevant entities and representatives of the sector. In the closed season for lamprey, allis and twait shad fish species, any use of driftnets, as well as the capture, retention, transport, storage, display or sale of such species is prohibited.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Amends

Order No. 561/90 approving the Regulation on fishing activity in the Lima River.

Legislation | Portugal | 1990

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Mesh, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX