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Order No. 791 on the minimum size for fish and crustaceans.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Size Marine fishes Crustaceans Landing Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order, based on sections 10, 30, 109 and 130 of the Fisheries Act, prohibits the retaining on board, transshipment landing, transportation of sale of fish and crustaceans (and parts thereof) that do not meet the minimum size as specified in this Order. Such fish shall be released immediately, as far as possible alive, in accordance with provision of Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on landing of commercial fish. Landing of fish with Danish registered fishing vessel and when landing in Danish port in general, shall be in accordance with EU trade standards.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Repeals

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