Presidential Decree No. 48/2018 on Regulatory measures for fishing Holothuria spp. Country/Territory Greece Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Artisanal fishing Data collection/reporting Equipment Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Protection of species Registration Seasons Standards Total allowable catch Fishing authorization Size Authorization/permit 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 The purpose of this Decree is to adopt regulatory measures for fishing Holothuria spp species (sea cucumber) for their use as bait in commercial and recreational fishing and for human consumption, and in particular: a) granting fishing licenses to commercial fishing vessels (art. 2), b) determine allowable fishing gear and fishing methods (art. 3), c) establish allowable fishing periods and fishing areas (art. 4), d) establish a minimum allowable size and the maximum allowable catch (art. 5), e) set forth catch registration rules (art. 6) and f) establish measures to keep the population of that species (art. 7). The provisions of this Decree apply throughout the national territory for fishing of Holothuria species. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr References - Legislation Repeals Presidential Decree No. 109 on bait fishing. Legislation | Greece | 2002 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Equipment, Standards, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX