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Order No. 281-A/97 establishing minimum size for clams and other bivalve collection.
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This Order establishes minimum size for clams (Callistes chione) and donax clams (Donax spp) collection. It consists of 3 articles specifying fisheries restrictions to be observed in order to protect these mollusc species establishing the following size and quota according to the different species: (Callistes chione) = 50 mm.; (Donax spp.) = 25 mm. Within southern areas = maximum dairy quota of these molluscs is fixed in 200 kg/vessel.
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Order No. 281-A/97 establishing minimum size for clams and other bivalve collection.