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
1.The inspector shall select meshes from any part of the fishing net which is subject to a maximum permitted twine thickness.
2.Twines within a mesh that are broken or have been repaired shall not be selected.