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Article 27 Release of blue marlin and white marlin caught alive

United Kingdom

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1.

By way of derogation from Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, when their quota is being approached, F1a fisheries administration must ensure that vessels in its fleet release all blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) and white marlin (Tetrapturus albidus) that are alive by the time of boarding.

2.

F2A fisheries administration referred to in paragraph 1 shall take appropriate measures to ensure that blue marlin and white marlin are released in a manner that maximise their chances of survival.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in Art. 27(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Common Fisheries Policy and Aquaculture (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/753), regs. 1, 7(24)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F2

Words in Art. 27(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Common Fisheries Policy and Aquaculture (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/753), regs. 1, 7(24)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)