Mesh gauge and twine thickness gauges
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Inspectors must use approved EC gauges for fishery inspections Statutory regulator
Retained EU Law
2008
United Kingdom
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
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To allow for creep in a stretched mesh:
extend the movable jaw into the mesh at a constant...
Gauges for assessing the thickness of twine shall:
be made of durable, non-corrosive material able to withstand a...
When measuring the meshes the inspector shall:
insert the jaws into the mesh opening with the fixed...
Subject matter
Definitions
Calibration instruments for the mesh gauge
Testing of the mesh gauges
Selection of meshes in active gear
Selection of meshes in passive gear
General provisions on the preparation and operation of mesh gauges
Operation of the mesh gauge for measuring diamond and T90 meshes
Operation of the mesh gauge for measuring square meshes
Measurement conditions
Measurement of the size of each selected mesh
Determination of the mesh size of the net
Determination of the mesh size in case of disputes
General provisions on the selection of twines
Selection of twines in diamond mesh netting
Selection of twines in square mesh netting
Selection of the twine thickness gauge
Assessment conditions
Assessment of the thickness of each selected twine
Assessing twine thickness
Assessment of twine thickness in case of disputes
Repeal
Transitional provisions
Entry into force
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