Article 2

In Regulation (EC) No 812/2004 the following Article shall be inserted:

‘Definitions

Article 1a

“Drift net” means: any gillnet held on the sea surface or at a certain distance below it by floating devices, drifting with the current, either independently or with the boat to which it may be attached. It may be equipped with devices aiming to stabilise the net or to limit its drift.’