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Order No. 172/2017 establishing a participatory regime of management and monitoring for the traditional

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Order, consisting of 7 articles, establishes a participatory regime of management and monitoring for the traditional "xávega" surrounding-net fishing. In addition, it establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of a Commission entitled to carry out the follow-up and monitoring of surrounding-net fisheries, coordinated by the Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM). The Order specifies requirements and conditions to carry out this fishing method, which under article 7 of Order No. 1102-F/2000, as amended by Order No. 244/2005 establishes special conditions relating to: cessation of fishing activity for reasons specified in the text; control of landings and conditions of sale and the installation of acoustic deterrent equipment.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enter into force on the day after its publication, except for the installation of acoustic deterrent equipment provided for in article 5, which shall apply on 1 January 2018.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Diário da República No. 101, 25 May 2017.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Portaria n. 172/2017 de 25 de maio.