Order No. 134/2001 regulating elver fishing for 2000-2001. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 50 (I-B), 28 February 2001, p. 1116. Subject Fisheries Keyword Diadromous fish Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Order regulates elver fishing for 2000-2001. It consists of 7 articles and 1 annex establishing the maximum number of fishing licences to be issued (260). The season for elver fishing ends on 15 March 2001. Elver fishing is authorized only by the traditional fishing gear called "rapeta", as well known as: «peneira», «peneiro» or «capinete». Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Order No. 36/2001 regulating elver fishing for 2000-2001. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 Keyword: Seasons, Diadromous fish, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX