Sustainable Fisheries Act
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In light of the right honourable councillor Greens amendment three which I find an acceptable solution I withdraw my amendment and will only vote for this act with that amendment passed.In order to protect the Duchies and Caspian fishing system.
James Mizrachi-Roscoe , Councillor for United Duchiez
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Debate has ended. Seven amendments have been proposed, as follows:
Amendment 1:I. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): an area of the ocean, extending 200 nautical miles beyond a nation's territorial sea, within which a coastal nation has jurisdiction over both living and nonliving resources.III. EU member states are required to share data about the sealife inside their
EEZs andterritorial waters.Amendment 2:
I. Fishing Licenses
A) All
individuals and companiescommercial vessels of any length and recreational vessels over 6 meters in length engaged in fishing within the waters of the European Union must obtain a fishing license from the government.The license is required for all types of fishing, including commercial and recreational fishing.Amendment 3:
III. Total Allowable Catches (TAC)
A) The EMO establishes quotas for each species of fish that can be caught within a certain time frame. The quota is based on scientific studies of the fish population and sustainability. The
license holderlicensed vessel is allowed to catch a specific amount of fish within the quota limit.
B) The TACs shall be divided into quotas that shall be allocated tolicense holderslicensed vessels based on a fair and transparent process. The quotas shall be determined based on factors such as the size of the vessel, the fishing history of thelicense holdervessel, and the sustainable fishing practices employed.
C) Quotas may be transferred between licensed vessels if the following conditions are met:
1. The transfer is documented in writing between the original intended vessel and receiving vessel.
2. The EMO is formally notified by both parties of the transfer in writing.
3. The transfer would not bring the receiving vessel above its capacity limit.
4. The receiving vessel has the required gear and is capable of performing the required methods to catch the receiving species.
5. The receiving vessel's license is in good standing and is not restricted or otherwise sanctioned.Amendment 4:
B) The government shall conduct regular inspections of all commercial fishing vessels
boatsand recreational fishing vessels over 6 meters in length to ensure compliance with the capacity limits. These inspections shall include checks on the boat's registration, equipment, and overall condition.C)
License holdersOwners must report any changes in theirboat'svessel's capacity, such as upgrades or modifications, to the government. Failure to do so may result in penalties.Amendment 5:
II. If
an individual or a company is found fishing without a valid fishing license, they shall be subject to fines.any commercial fishing vessel or recreational fishing vessel over 6 meters in length is found fishing without a valid fishing license onboard or on-file, it shall be subject to fines or penalties.
III. If any fishing gear is found to be non-compliant with the sustainable gear standards, thelicense holderowner must replace the gear with sustainable gear that meets the standards within a specified time frame.
IV. If alicense holderlicensed vessel uses non-compliant fishing gear, they shall be subject to penalties, including fines orsuspension of the fishing licensepenalties. Repeat offenders may face more severe penalties, including suspension of or revocation of their fishing license.
V. If alicense holderlicensed vessel exceeds their allocated quota, inclusive of quotas obtained by transfer, they shall be subject to fines or penalties,including fines or suspension of the fishing license.Repeat offenders may face more severe penalties, including suspension of or revocation of their fishing license.
VI. If afishing boatlicensed vessel is found to be operating above its capacity limit, thelicense holderlicensed vessel shall be subject to fines or penalties,including fines or suspension of the fishing license.Repeat offenders may face more severe penalties, including suspension of or revocation of their fishing license.
VII. If alicense holderlicensed vessel is found to be fishing within a closed area or during a closed season, inclusive of quotas obtained by transfer, they shall be subject to fines or penalties,including fines or suspension of the fishing license. Repeat offenders may face more severe penalties, including suspension of or revocation of their fishing license.Amendment 6:
I. All member states of the European Union are required to harmonize their national law(s) with this Act within
six monthsone year of time from its approval by the European Council.Amendment 7:
Replace all mentions of "boat" or "fishing boat" with "vessel" and replace any uncaught mentions of "license holder" to "licensed vessel".
Voting begins NOW and will continue until 5 April 2023 at 23:59 GMT.
Iras Tilkanas
Council Speaker and Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen -
On behalf of the Republic of Istkalen, I vote FOR Amendments II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII, and ABSTAIN on Amendment I.
Iras Tilkanas
Council Speaker and Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen
Voting will also continue until 23:59 GMT on 10 April 2023.
Iras Tilkanas
Council Speaker -
On behalf of United Duchies I vote FOR amendments II, III, IV, V and VII and AGAINST Amendments I and VI
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Pinned by
Istkalen
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On behalf of the Mishar republic, I vote FOR all amendments.
Mrs. Susie Dakota -
I vote FOR Amendments II, III, IV, V, VI and VII and AGAINST Amendment I.
Donald Tusk
Councillor for Spain -
On behalf of the United Kingdom, I abstain having agreed with all amendments.
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On behalf of the Union of Duxburian Dominions, I vote FOR all amendments.
Wesley Greene
Councillor-General of the Duxburian Union -
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Leagio, I vote FOR amendments I, II, VI, and VII; I vote AGAINST amendments III, IV, and V.
Lionel Morel
EU Councilor for Leagio -
Unpinned by System
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With two votes against and three for, Amendment I has PASSED.
With six votes for, Amendment II has PASSED.
With five votes for and one against, Amendment III has PASSED.
With five votes for and one against, Amendment IV has PASSED.
With five votes for and one against, Amendment V has PASSED.
With five votes for and one against, Amendment VI has PASSED.
With six votes for, Amendment VII has PASSED.
Final voting will begin now and continue until 23:59 GMT on 16 April 2023.
Iras Tilkanas
Council Speaker and Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen -
Pinned by Istkalen
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On behalf of United Duchies I vote FOR this act
James Mizrachi-Roscoe, Councillour for United Duchies -
On behalf of the Mishar republic, I vote FOR this act.
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On behalf of the Kingdom of Spain, I vote FOR this act.
Donald Tusk
Councillor for Spain -
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Leagio, I vote FOR this act.
Lionel Morel
EU-Councilor for Leagio -
With four votes for, this act has PASSED
Iras Tilkanas
Council Speaker and Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen -
Unpinned by Istkalen
The Kingdom of Spain
