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Act amending the Fisheries Act 286/82 (No. 526/1996).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Finlands Författningssamling of 12 July, 1996, p. 1378.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fish disease Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Animal health
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The amendments to provisions of the principal Act concern the definition of "professional fisherman" and prescribe fisheries resources conservation measures and measures to prevent the spreading of fish diseases. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry may for some determined period prohibit the use of certain gear and methods in areas in which fish species that are threatened with extinction are present. The Ministry may also for a certain time prohibit exportation or importation of fish and regulate transport, storage and other handling in order to prevent the spreading of diseases. (3 sections)

Full text
Swedish

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Finland | 1982 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Exploration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Fish products, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX