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Presidential Decree No. 235 regulating fishing within rivers.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 65, Part I, 4 April 1979, p. 592.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Size Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette
Abstract

Article 1 to this Decree establishes the allowable fishing gears, tools and mesh size for fishing within certain rivers. The use of the same tools is prohibited for the rest of the rivers. For the purposes of protecting the aquatic animals reproduction, article 2 provides for prohibition of fishing for 45 days yearly, between 1 April and 15 June.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Amends

Royal Decree No. 142/1971 “On fishing of aquatic organisms, fishing into lakes and rivers and adoption of measures for the protection thereof.

Legislation | Greece | 1971

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX