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Fisheries Administrative Order No. 155 regulating the use of fine meshed nets in fishing.

Country
Philippines
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Order regulates the use of fine meshed nets in fishing by prohibiting their use in Philippine waters. Only particular species of fish, listed in section 2, may be caught using these nets. Section 4 contains penal provisions.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/phi67892.pdf
Web site
http://www.tanggol.org
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 10 September 1986.
Notes
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 40, 40-1, 40-2, 40-3, and 40-4 are hereby repealed.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Amended by
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 188 promulgating regulations governing the operation of commercial fishing boats in Philippine waters using tuna purse seine nets.
Implements
Presidential Decree on Fisheries 1975 (No. 704 of 1975).