Regulation on detailed marking of fishing gear and to ensure sustainable use of fish. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Marine fisheries Marking/identification Sustainable use Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on 23 September 2008. Abstract This Regulation here specifies the necessary marking rules and related methods of use of various fishing tools with the aim of sustainable use of fish and prevention of damage to individual fishing tools. The master or owner of a fishing vessel that uses active fishing gear must allow the marking of the fishing vessel by allowing the installation of a satellite vessel monitoring system (VMS system) and ensure its use. Every fishing vessel fishing with passive or active fishing gear in an area more than 1.5 nautical miles from the coast must be equipped with a GPS device and a CB station, which must be on channel 4 during fishing. Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Freshwater Fishery Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 2006 Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Alien species, Non-commercial fishing Source: FAO, FAOLEX