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Presidential Decree No. 373 on sport - recreational fishing.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 131, Part I, 22 July 1985, pp. 2201 and 2202.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
As from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree introduces basic regulations on recreational, sport and artisanal fishing. Amateurish and sport fishing shall be practised generally, in compliance with regulations ruling professional fishing. It is prohibited to fish with any source of light. Exemption to this is fishing with fish-spear. Fishing with vessels within lakes, brackish waters or fishery reserves is also prohibited. Vending of fish is illegal as well. The Decree regulates in particular marine artisanal fishing, underwater amateurish fishing, fishing within the internal waters, sport fishing and licences.

Full text
Greek

References - Legislation

Repeals

Presidential Order No. 189 regulating fishing activity in the gulfs of Thessaloniki and Thermaikos.

Legislation | Greece | 1978

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Molluscs, Non-commercial fishing, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 99 on fishing within internal waters.

Legislation | Greece | 2003

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 255844 readjusting fees for appeals to the Council of Fisheries and for granting or renewing amateurish fishing license of vessels.

Legislation | Greece | 1990

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Fishing charge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX