Act (1956:39) on fishing in the Åland Autonomous Region. Country/Territory Åland Islands (Finland) Document type Legislation Date 1956 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Access right Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Diadromous fish Fishing area Protected fishing area Fish products Internal trade Artisanal fishing Smallholders/peasants Seasons Marine pollution Waterworks Non-governmental entity Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Aquatic animals Abstract The present Act contains detailed provisions covering different aspects of fishing in Åland. The Act consists of 92 Sections divided into the following chapters: 1. Fishing right; 2. Authorized and unauthorized fishing gear and fishing methods; 3. Fish conservation and minimum size of caught fish; 4. The exercise of fishing rights and the preservation of fishing waters; 5. Possession of and trade in fish and fish products; 6. Supervision and handling of goods; 7. Offences and penalties. Full text Swedish Website www.regeringen.ax