Act No. CII of 2013 concerning fisheries and the protection of fish.

Subject

Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

First entry into force on 1 September 2013. The consolidated version of the Act entered into force on 1 May 2014.

Abstract

The Act is composed of five chapters: General provisions (I); General protection of fish and its habitat (II); Fish farming (III); Duties and competences of the State in connection with fish farming administration(IV); Final provisions (V). This Act lays down rules regarding the exercise of the fish farming right; rights and duties of activities performed in Hungarian waters and on their banks, connected to fish farming and to the protection of fish and its habitat, and to persons performing suc

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ecosystem preservation, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Law No. LIII of 1996 on Nature Conservation.

Legislation | Hungary | 1996 (2010)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Policy/planning, Institution, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Act No. XLI of 1997 on fishing.

Legislation | Hungary | 1997 (2013) | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Non-commercial fishing, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 133 of 2013 (XII. 29.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development laying down certain rules of fish farming and the protection of fish.

Legislation | Hungary | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Registration, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.314 of 2014 (XII. 12.) Korm. of the Government concerning the fisheries and the fish conservation fine.

Legislation | Hungary | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX