Order No. 180/2012 prohibits catching, keeping, transport and trade of eel species. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 110, 6 June 2012, pp. 2939 and 2940. Subject Fisheries Keyword Protected fishing area Transport/storage Inland fisheries Fishing area Protection of species Fishery management and conservation 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, consisting of 3 articles, prohibits catching, keeping, transport and trade of eel species (Anguilla anguilla) from October to December. Eel fishing only can be performed in professional fishing areas under terms and conditions prescribed in respective regulations. Full text Portuguese Website www.dre.pt References - Legislation Repealed by Decree-Law No. 112/2017 establishing the legal framework for planning and sustainable management of aquatic resources in inland waters. Legislation | Portugal | 2017 Keyword: Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Classification/declassification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Non-commercial fishing, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX