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Prohibition of Fishing with Multiple Trawls (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 1855 (W. 205) of 2003).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Order entered into force on 1 August 2003.
Abstract

The Order prohibits fishing with any trawl other than a single trawl, save in specified circumstances. The prohibition in the 1993 Order related only to fishing for Norway lobsters. The prohibition in this Order is not so confined. The prohibition applies to a British fishing boat in Welsh waters (art. 3(1)). The Order introduces a definition of "single trawl" (article 2(1)). The prohibition does not apply to beam trawlers or to fishing with a trawl having a specified mesh size of not less than 80 millimetres (art. 3(2)). British Sea fishery officers are given certain powers for the purpose of the enforcement of the Order (art. 4). Offences are prescribed by sections 5(1) and (6) of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (c.84) and penalties by section 11 of that Act, as amended by section 24(1) of the Fisheries Act 1981 (c.29).

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (Chapter 84).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mesh, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX