Whelk (Conservation of Stocks) Order, 1999 (S.I. 243 of 1999). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Size Landing Transshipment Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Order prohibits the landing of any whelk whose diameter is less than 25 mm across its broadest part. It shall be an offence, within parts of the sea described in the Annex to the Communication (85/C347/05) from the Commission of the European Communities on the description of the ICES sub-areas and divisions used for the purpose of fishery statistics and regulations in the north east Atlantic, to have on board, tranship or land any fish of the species whelk. It shall also be prohibited to di Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1978. Legislation | Ireland | 1978 (2000) Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Registration, International agreement-implementation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Whelk (Conservation of Stocks) Order, 1994. Legislation | Ireland | 1994 | Repealed Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Size Source: FAO, FAOLEX