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Order No. 218 on authorized minimum size for saltwater fish and crustaceans.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Authorization/permit Crustaceans Marine fisheries Marine fishes Bycatch Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Fish products
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
4 March 2015.
Abstract

The Order applies when fishing in Danish fishing territory and fishing with Danish registered vessels outside this range. Fish and crustaceans, and parts thereof which do not satisfy the requirements of this Order shall immediately be discarded while still alive. Provisions adhere to EU provisions. Artificially farmed fish and crustaceans fished in aquaculture facilities are exempt from these minimum size provisions.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Denmark | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Foreign fishing, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 559 on the Danish Agricultural Agency's duties and powers.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Farming, Inspection, Certification, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 1350 on authorized minimum size for saltwater fish and crustaceans fishing.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Size, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 1360 on authorized minimum size for saltwater fish and crustaceans.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Crustaceans, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties, Fishing area, Bycatch, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX