Act amending the Fisheries Act (No. 293 of 2012). Country/Territory Finland Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act amends the Fisheries Act by adding section 8a on the authorization of non-commercial fishing by the Economic Development, Transport and the Environment Central Office. The section also places restrictions on the number of participants, type of fishing gear, etc. for recreational fishing trips. Full text Swedish Website www.finlex.fi 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