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Variation Order MAR-VAR-2014-065

Issuance Date: 

2014-05-20

Species: 

Mackerel

Description: 

Order varying the minimum length of mackerel in Mackerel Fishing Areas 17-21.

Revocation: 

Revoked by: MAR-VAR-2019-095

Publication Date: 

2014-05-20 15:38:38 AT

Notice

Pursuant to Subsection 6.(1) of the Fishery (General) Regulations, the Regional Director-General, Maritimes Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada gives Notice by Variation Order MAR-VAR-2014-065 that the minimum length for mackerel, for commercial and recreation fishing in Mackerel Fishing Areas 17-21, is set at 26.3 centimetres.

This Order shall come into force on May 20, 2014 and remain in force until December 12, 2020, unless otherwise revoked.

For more information please contact the local Fishery Officer.

Faith G. Scattolon
Regional Director-General
Maritimes Region