Order No. 1243/92 prohibiting fishing with nets in waters less than a quarter mile from the coast. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 301/92, 13th Supplement, 31 December 1992, pp. 88 and 90. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Mesh Fishing vessel Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Order limits the use of fishing nets to waters between a quarter of a mile and one mile from the coast. Such a method may be practised by vessels whose tonnage does not exceed 5 tons and whose length does not exceed 10 meters. Between one and two miles from the coast such fishing may be practised by all other vessels only in waters deeper than 20 meters. Fishing nets with mesh sizes smaller than those prescribed in annex I are prohibited. This Decree also establishes zones and seasons to use anchored nets. Full text Portuguese Website www.diramb.gov.pt References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 43/87 defining national measures for the conservation of living resources applicable to fishing activities in waters, whether marine or inland, under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Portugal. Legislation | Portugal | 1987 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 296/94 establishing annual fishing closed season. Legislation | Portugal | 1994 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Seasons, Protected fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1102-H/2000 approving the Regulation for gillnet fishing. Legislation | Portugal | 2000 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Fishing area, Classification/declassification, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX