Order No. 281-B/97 establishing specific restrictions for sardine fishing. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Landing Marine fishes Fishing area Allocation/quota Seasons Protected fishing area Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Order establishes specific restrictions for sardine fishing, in particular in order to regulate its fishing, control the keeping on board, landing and trade. It consists of 4 articles establishing maximum quota and prohibiting the aforementioned fishing activity during the week-ends within the waters under national jurisdiction and between February and March to the north of Figueira da Foz. It specifies the geographical coordinates of the said fishing area, establishing seasons and maximum Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Decree-Law No. 278/87 establishing the legal framework governing fishing and mariculture activities in Portuguese territorial waters. Legislation | Portugal | 1987 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Order No. 1004/98 amending Order No. 281-B/97 establishing specific restrictions for sardine fishing. Legislation | Portugal | 1998 | Repealed Keyword: Marine fishes, Fishing area, Seasons, Protected fishing area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Order No. 543-B/2001 establishing restrictions for sardine fishing. Legislation | Portugal | 2001 | Repealed Keyword: Marine fishes, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Protected fishing area, Landing Source: FAO, FAOLEX