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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Repealed by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