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Regional Act No. 66 making provision on marine fisheries and regulating interventions to promote marine fisheries and aquaculture.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Toscana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Aquaculture Subsidy/incentive Policy/planning Registration Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regional Act lays down provisions on: (a) interventions to promote and support marine fisheries and aquaculture; (b) issue of fishing licences; (c) fishing in maritime waters adjacent to the coast of the Toscana Region. The provisions are set out in the light of the principle of rational exploitation of marine resources and responsible fisheries. The Regional Council shall draw up and approve the Regional Programme for Fisheries and Aquaculture (art. 7). Beneficiaries of financial resources and subsidies shall be entrepreneurs, local entities and regional agencies (art. 8). Article 12 regulates the issue of fishing licences. Vessels and entrepreneurs which have obtained such licences shall be registered as per article 13. Particular provisions are laid down with respect to sport fishing (arts. 15-17). Article 21 sets out administrative sanctions.

Full text
Italian

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree of the President of the Regional Executive No. 42 on fishing for red coral.

Legislation | Italy | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Coral, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX