{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371.json",
  "id": "eur/2002/2371",
  "title": "Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (repealed)",
  "short_title": "Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under…",
  "long_title": "Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (repealed)",
  "citation": "EU Regulation No 2371/2002",
  "type": "eur",
  "year": "2002",
  "number": "2371",
  "version": "current",
  "date": "2002-12-20",
  "revised": false,
  "valid_from": null,
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "unapplied_effects": 0,
  "provisions": [
    {
      "path": "introduction",
      "kind": "introduction",
      "number": null,
      "heading": "Introductory text",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/introduction",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": null,
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "chapter/I",
      "kind": "chapter",
      "number": "I",
      "heading": "SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "article/1",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "1",
      "heading": "Scope",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-1",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/2",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "2",
      "heading": "Objectives",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-2",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/3",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "3",
      "heading": "Definitions",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-3",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "chapter/II",
      "kind": "chapter",
      "number": "II",
      "heading": "CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "article/4",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "4",
      "heading": "Types of measures",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-4",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/II"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/5",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "5",
      "heading": "Recovery plans",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-5",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/II"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/6",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "6",
      "heading": "Management plans",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-6",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/II"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/7",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "7",
      "heading": "Commission emergency measures",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-7",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/II"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/8",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "8",
      "heading": "Member State emergency measures",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-8",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/II"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/9",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "9",
      "heading": "Member State measures within the 12 nautical mile zone",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-9",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/II"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/10",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "10",
      "heading": "Member State measures applicable solely to fishing vessels flying their flag",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-10",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/II"
    },
    {
      "path": "chapter/III",
      "kind": "chapter",
      "number": "III",
      "heading": "ADJUSTMENT OF FISHING CAPACITY",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "article/11",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "11",
      "heading": "Adjustment of fishing capacity",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-11",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/III"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/12",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "12",
      "heading": "Reference levels for fishing fleets",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-12",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/III"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/13",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "13",
      "heading": "Entry/Exit scheme and overall capacity reduction",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-13",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/III"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/14",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "14",
      "heading": "Exchange of information",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-14",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/III"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/15",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "15",
      "heading": "Fishing fleet registers",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-15",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/III"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/16",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "16",
      "heading": "Conditionality of Community financial assistance and reduction of fishing effort",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-16",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/III"
    },
    {
      "path": "chapter/IV",
      "kind": "chapter",
      "number": "IV",
      "heading": "RULES ON ACCESS TO WATERS AND RESOURCES",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "article/17",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "17",
      "heading": "General rules",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-17",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/IV"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/18",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "18",
      "heading": "Shetland Box",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-18",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/IV"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/19",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "19",
      "heading": "Review of access rules",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-19",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/IV"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/20",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "20",
      "heading": "Allocation of fishing opportunities",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-20",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/IV"
    },
    {
      "path": "chapter/V",
      "kind": "chapter",
      "number": "V",
      "heading": "COMMUNITY CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "article/21",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "21",
      "heading": "Community control and enforcement system",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-21",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/V"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/22",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "22",
      "heading": "Conditions for access to waters and resources and for marketing of fisheries products",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-22",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/V"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/23",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "23",
      "heading": "Responsibilities of Member States",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-23",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/V"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/24",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "24",
      "heading": "Inspection and enforcement",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-24",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/V"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/25",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "25",
      "heading": "Follow-up of infringements",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-25",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/V"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/26",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "26",
      "heading": "Responsibilities of the Commission",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-26",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/V"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/27",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "27",
      "heading": "Evaluation and control by the Commission",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-27",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/V"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/28",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "28",
      "heading": "Cooperation and coordination",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-28",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/V"
    },
    {
      "path": "chapter/VI",
      "kind": "chapter",
      "number": "VI",
      "heading": "DECISION-MAKING AND CONSULTATION",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "article/29",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "29",
      "heading": "Decision-making procedure",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-29",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/VI"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/30",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "30",
      "heading": "Committee for fisheries and aquaculture",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-30",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/VI"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/31",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "31",
      "heading": "Regional Advisory Councils",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-31",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/VI"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/32",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "32",
      "heading": "Procedure for the establishment of Regional Advisory Councils",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-32",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/VI"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/33",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "33",
      "heading": "Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-33",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/VI"
    },
    {
      "path": "chapter/VII",
      "kind": "chapter",
      "number": "VII",
      "heading": "FINAL PROVISIONS",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "article/34",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "34",
      "heading": "Repeal",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-34",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/VII"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/35",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "35",
      "heading": "Review",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-35",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/VII"
    },
    {
      "path": "article/36",
      "kind": "article",
      "number": "36",
      "heading": "Entry into force",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/article-36",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "chapter/VII"
    },
    {
      "path": "signature",
      "kind": "signature",
      "number": null,
      "heading": "Signature",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/signature",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": null,
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I",
      "kind": "annex",
      "number": "I",
      "heading": "ACCESS TO COASTAL WATERS WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE 17(2)",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/1",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "1",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/1/division/A",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "A",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR FRANCE",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-1/division-A",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/1"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/1/division/B",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "B",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR IRELAND",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-1/division-B",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/1"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/1/division/C",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "C",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR GERMANY",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-1/division-C",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/1"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/1/division/D",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "D",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR THE NETHERLANDS",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-1/division-D",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/1"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/1/division/E",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "E",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR BELGIUM",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-1/division-E",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/1"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/2",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "2",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF IRELAND",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/2/division/A",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "A",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR FRANCE",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-2/division-A",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/2"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/2/division/B",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "B",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-2/division-B",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/2"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/2/division/C",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "C",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR THE NETHERLANDS",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-2/division-C",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/2"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/2/division/D",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "D",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR GERMANY",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-2/division-D",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/2"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/2/division/E",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "E",
      "heading": "ACCESS FOR BELGIUM",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-2/division-E",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I/division/2"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/3",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "3",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF BELGIUM",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-3",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/4",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "4",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF DENMARK",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-4",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/5",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "5",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF GERMANY",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-5",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/6",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "6",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF FRANCE AND THE OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-6",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/7",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "7",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF SPAIN",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-7",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/8",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "8",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF THE NETHERLANDS",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-8",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/9",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "9",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF FINLAND",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-9",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/10",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "10",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF SWEDEN",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-10",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/11",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "11",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF CROATIA",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-11",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/I/division/12",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "12",
      "heading": "COASTAL WATERS OF SLOVENIA",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-I/division-12",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/I"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/II",
      "kind": "annex",
      "number": "II",
      "heading": "SHETLAND BOX",
      "url": null,
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": null
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/II/division/A",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "A",
      "heading": "Geographical limits",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-II/division-A",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/II"
    },
    {
      "path": "annex/II/division/B",
      "kind": "division",
      "number": "B",
      "heading": "Fishing effort authorised",
      "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/annex-II/division-B",
      "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
      "status": "repealed",
      "parent": "annex/II"
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "made_under": [],
  "changes_made_to": 0,
  "changes_made_to_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/changes.json",
  "changes_made_by": 0,
  "changes_made_by_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/changes/by-it.json",
  "instruments_made_under": 0,
  "instruments_made_under_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2002-2371/instruments.json",
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2002/2371",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:56:13.709570+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}