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Act No. 2.097 on inland fisheries (1959).

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1959
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Seasons Size Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Act establishes a regime for fishing into public and private waters (regulated by Decree No. 5787-III of 10 May) as well as for brackish waters that periodically communicate with the sea and estuaries intermittently closed. The reserved fishing zones shall be established by order of the State Secretariat for Agriculture, on proposal from the Director-General for Forestry and Fisheries Services. Fishing concessions shall be authorized by the State Secretariat for Agriculture, after consulting the Director-General for Forestry and Aquaculture Services, for a period not exceeding ten years and paying an annual fee. Fishing concessions may only be requested by the following entities: a) Clubs or associations of fishermen; b) National Foundation for Joy in Work and National Portuguese Youth Organization; e) Municipal and other administrative bodies with competence in the field of tourism referred to in Law No. 2082 of 4 June 1956.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 44.623 on inland fisheries (1962).

Legislation | Portugal | 1962

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 774/78 regulating fishing for trout within reserved areas.

Legislation | Portugal | 1978

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Protected fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 251/2000 establishing freshwater river classification for salmons.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Classification/declassification, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 7/2008 on Inland Fishing.

Legislation | Portugal | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Monitoring, Research, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification, Agricultural development, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fishing authorization, Protected fishing area, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX