Regulation No. 2 regarding bivalve mollusc fishing. Country/Territory Albania Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Molluscs Seasons Size Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Regulation places restrictions on bivalve mollusc fishing with various kinds of gear ranging from trawling nets to manual nets. Its purpose is to enhance the development of fishing and productivity of bivalve molluscs and at the same time to protect the biological ecosystem where fishing activities take place. Article 2 specifies minimum size of molluscs. The owner of fishing license must declare to the respective Inspectorate Office within the 15th of each month all the data of the previous month according to the forms A and B attached to this regulation (art. 3). The Fishery Directorate after taking into consideration the positive opinion of the Local Consulting Commission for Fishery and Aquaculture shall establish the fishing season for bivalve molluscs (art. 4). Article 5 specifies technical characteristics that vessels shall possess. Fishing seasons for various mollusc species are specified in article 6. The daily maximum quantity for the vessels that meet requirements laid down in article 5 are defined in article 7. A Certificate of Control shall form part of the boat documentation (art. 10). Full text English References - Legislation Implements Law No. 7908 on Fishery and Aquaculture 1995. Legislation | Albania | 1995 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Registration, Foreign fishing, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation No. 1 on the implementation of the legislation on fishery and aquaculture. Legislation | Albania | 2005 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Registration, Institution, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Non-commercial fishing, Research, Size, Authorization/permit, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing Source: FAO, FAOLEX