# Commission Regulation (EC) No 517/2008 of 10 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 as regards the determination of the mesh size and assessing the thickness of twine of fishing nets, Article 7: Selection of meshes in passive gear

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. The inspector shall select 20 meshes from the fishing net. In the case of different mesh sizes in the fishing net, the meshes shall be selected from the part of the fishing net having the smallest meshes.
2. When selecting meshes in accordance with paragraph 1, the following meshes shall not be included:
(a) meshes at the top, bottom or side of a net selvedge;
(b) meshes within three meshes of lacings and ropes;
(c) meshes that have been broken or have been repaired.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/517/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-517/article-7
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