Ministerial Decree regulating clam fishing in the maritime compartments of Monfalcone, Venezia and Chioggia.

The Ministerial Decree regulates clam fishing in the maritime compartments of Monfalcone, Venezia and Chioggia, in order to ensure the rational management of clam resources. For the achievement of such purpose, the Coordinating Committee, which has been established by Ministerial Decree of 17 December 1999, may define repopulation areas and prohibit clam fishing during certain periods. By way of derogation from national provisions and exclusively during the experimentation period, fishing is not allowed on Saturdays, on Sundays nor on holidays. During the starting stage of the experimentation, the total allowable catch is 350 kg per vessel. Harbour-Master's Office may reduce such limit quantity. With a view to ensuring the compliance with the limit quantities fixed by this Decree, fishing vessels must be registered at checks points. Article 7 lists out the different checks points covered by the maritime districts of Monfalcone, Chioggia and Venezia. Article 9 lays down penalties.