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Regulation (EU) No. 605/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 181, 29 June 2013, pp. 1-3.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Protection of species Authorization/permit
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

These provisions lay down some amendments to Council Regulation (EC) No. 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels. The amendments concern the prohibition to remove shark fins on board vessels, and to retain on board, tranship or land shark fins. Further amendments regard duties to report applicable to vessels flying the flag of a European Union Member State.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX