Act on supporting sustainable development of fisheries sector with the participation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Basic legislation Special fund Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Subsidy/incentive Agricultural development Climate change

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Act entered into force on 11 October 2015.

Abstract

This Act lays down: (1) tasks and competence of bodies and organizational units concerning supporting sustainable development of the fisheries sector with the participation of funds from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund; (2) conditions and procedure for granting, withdrawing and refunding financial support to the implementation of actions covered by priorities contained in the operational program. The minister responsible for fisheries prepares and provides to the European Commission the national strategic plan for the development of aquaculture activities. This operational program includes the following priorities and activities: (1) promoting environmentally sustainable, resource-efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge-based fisheries; (2) supporting environmentally sustainable, resource-efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge-based aquaculture; (3) supporting the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy; (4) increasing employment and territorial cohesion; (5) supporting marketing and processing; (6) supporting the implementation of Integrated Maritime Policy.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) No. 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No. 2328/2003, (EC) No. 861/2006, (EC) No. 1198/2006 and (EC) No. 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No. 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Special fund, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Climate change, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX