Undersized Edible Crabs Order 2000 (S.I. No. 2029 of 2000). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Crustaceans Size Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 28 August, 2000. Abstract This Order prescribes minimum sizes for the landing of edible crabs (Cancer pagurus) in certain areas in England (art. 3(1)). There is an exemption from the minimum landing size for the landing of edible crabs from foreign fishing boats (art. 3(2)), but the Order does not affect minimum sizes for the landing of edible crabs in areas of England and in Northern Ireland generally prescribed by article 19.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 for the conservation of fishery resources through techni Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (Chapter 84). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX