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Presidential Decree No. 7220 on supporting fishers engaged in marine and inland fisheries in the provinces affected by the earthquake.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 32179, 3 May 2023.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Artisanal fishing Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Hazards Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Risk assessment/management Subsidy/incentive
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette and shall be effective as of 6 February 2023.
Abstract

This Decree sets out the procedures and principles to support fishing vessel owners in marine and inland waters of the provinces declared as disaster areas due to the earthquakes that occurred on 6 February 2023. The purposes of this Decree are to cover their income losses and to ensure the sustainability of their fishing activities. This Decree lays down the conditions of one-time support payment to be made between the period of 6 February 2023 and 31 December 2023.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Agriculture Law No.5488.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2006

Keyword: Framework law, Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Biodiversity, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Business/industry/corporations, Ecological production/organic production, Food security, Cooperative/producer organization, Pastoralism, Protection of environment, Food quality control/food safety, Afforestation/reforestation, Erosion, Agro-forestry, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX