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Fishery Regulations.

Pays/Territoire
Malte
Type du document
Règlement
Date
1934 (1993)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Pêche
Mot clé
Pêche maritime Engins de pêche/méthodes de pêche Aquaculture Mollusques Crustacés Concession Taille Infractions/sanctions Autorisation de pêche Gestion et conservation des pêches Animaux aquatiques Autorisation/permis
Aire géographique
Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Méditerranée, Europe du Sud
Résumé

The present Regulations shall apply to fishing in Malta. First of all, regulation 2 indicates the fishing gear and the fishing methods which shall be permitted without any licence at all times and in all localities. The use of any fishing gear which is not mentioned in regulation 2 shall be subject to a licence from the Director of Fisheries. Regulation 6 concerns licences for scientific purposes. Regulations 11 and 12 specify those areas in which fishing shall be prohibited. Further provisions lay down detailed rules as regards the use of particular nets, such as the seine net (reg. 15), the use of shrimp dredges (regs. 20 and 21), tunny nets (reg. 29). The minimum size of fishes to be harvested shall be according to the schedule laid down in regulation 38, with the exception of transparent goby and whitebait, for which no size limit is prescribed (reg. 37). As established by regulation 41, it shall not be lawful to dredge for molluscs. The Director of Fisheries is entitled to reserve specified areas in the territorial waters of Malta for the cultivation of of mussels and oysters and other fish, including finfish, molluscs and crustaceans, and he may grant a concession for this purpose . Regulation 51 regards penalties.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.legal-malta.com