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Order No. 41-A/2017 establishing the closed season for the fishing for anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus).

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, 1 Serie, No. 20, 27 January 2017.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Allocation/quota 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 establishes the closed season for the fishing for anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus) in sub-area IX of the International Council for the Exploitation of the Sea until 1 February 2017 at 00.00. This prohibition includes the catch, retention on board and landing of anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 278/87 establishing the legal framework governing fishing and mariculture activities in Portuguese territorial waters.

Legislation | Portugal | 1987 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX