# Council Regulation (EC) No 734/2008 of 15 July 2008 on the protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the high seas from the adverse impacts of bottom fishing gears, Article 3: Special fishing permit

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

1. In order to conduct the fishing activities referred to in Article 1(1), United Kingdom fishing vessels must have a fishing authorisation.
2. The fishing authorisation must be issued in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and subject to the conditions established in this Regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/734/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-734/article-3
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