Berlin Fishery Ordinance.

Subject

Fisheries, Water

Keyword

Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Size Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Stock enhancement/repopulation Waterworks Data collection/reporting Inspection Non-commercial fishing Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Freshwater pollution Pollution control

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the implementation of the Berlin Fishery Law of 19 June 1995. The text consists of 42 articles divided into 15 Parts as follows: Sphere of application (1); Fostering, stock enhancement and repopulation, fish diseases, fish mortality (2); Fishing ban, closed season, minimum size (3); Protection of fish spawn (4); Protection of waters, protection of catch, conservation, transport (5); Kind of fishing gear, use (6); Organization of fishing (7); Recreational fishing events (8); Use of artificial light and electricity in waters for fishery and scientific purposes (9); Maintenance and improvement of waters and construction of installations in and on waters (10); Issuing of angling cards (11); Data protection (12); Identity card and distinctive marks of fishery inspectors (13); Penalties (14); Entry into force (15).

Full text

German

Website

www.berlin.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Berlin Fishery Law.

Legislation | Germany | 1995 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing area, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Cooperative/producer organization, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX