Decree-Law No. 525/99 establishing the obligation for vessel owners to prove an economic link with the quota of fish caught and Portugal. Pays/Territoire Portugal Type du document Législation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Diário da República No. 286/99 (I-A), 10 December 1999, pp. 8708 and 8709. Sujet Pêche Mot clé Allocation/quota Poissons marins Infractions/sanctions Navire de pêche Gestion et conservation des pêches Pêche maritime Aire géographique Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Sud Résumé This Decree-Law establishes the obligation to prove an economic link with the quota of fish caught and Portugal. The owners of registered vessel authorized to protected fish species or under the quota restrictions must inform yearly the competent authority proving trading link with Portugal. It does not apply for vessel not exceeding 15 metres. At least 50 % of fish caught must be landed in portuguese harbours (and locally sold), at least 50% of crew must live in Portuguese Coasts, at least 50% of fishing trip must start from a Portuguese harbour. Sanctions for illegal activity are specified in the text. Texte intégral Portugais