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Royal Decree No. 249 on allowable fishing gears within lakes, protection of aquatic plants and regulation of fishing within Lakes Pamvotida and Orestiada (Kastoria).

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Regulation
Date
1972
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 58, Part I, 29 April 1972, pp. 415 and 416.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Aquatic plants Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Basin
Ioannina (Pamvotida)
Abstract

The Decree establishes the fishing gear which may be used for fishing within lakes (article 1), prohibits the extirpation of aquatic vegetation from lakes (article 2) and lays down specific provisions for fishing within the lakes Pamvotida and Orestiada (also known as lake Kastoria) (article 3). Article 4 establishes sanctions. Article 5 repeals certain legislative texts.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.et.gr

References - Legislation

Amends

Royal Decree No. 142/1971 “On fishing of aquatic organisms, fishing into lakes and rivers and adoption of measures for the protection thereof.

Legislation | Greece | 1971

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree No. 40 amending Royal Decrees Nos. 142/1971 and 249/1972 on the protection of aquatic plant and organisms and regulation of fishing within lakes.

Legislation | Greece | 1974

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX