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Shrimp Fishing Nets (Wales) Order 2008 (W.S.I. No. 1811 (W.175) of 2008).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Wales
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Crustaceans Mesh Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order regulates the carriage and use of any fishing nets with mesh size between 16 and 31 millimetres, measured in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No. 129/2003. It lays down detailed rules for determining the mesh size and thickness of twine of fishing nets. It also sets lays down provisions specifying veil nets and sorting grids as the types of device. These provisions are required by Article 25 of Council Regulation (EC) No. 850/98. The Order applies to British fishing boats in Wales and prohibits them from carrying or using such nets other than in certain specified circumstances.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 129/2003 laying down detailed rules for determining the mesh size and thickness of twine of fishing nets.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Shrimp Fishing Nets (Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 3035 (W. 283) of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Shrimp Fishing Nets (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2008 (W.S.I. No. 3144 (W.279) of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Mesh, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX