Burgenland Fisheries Law 1949. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Burgenland Document type Legislation Date 1949 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Freshwater fishes Fishing area Traditional rights/customary rights Institution Aquaculture Fishing charge Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to fisheries in Burgenland. The purposes of the Law are the conservation, creation and restoration of native fish species, the conservation, improvement and restoration of their conditions of existence and their living space; the protection of threatened native aquatic animals. The text consists of 75 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: Fishing rights (I); Fishing enterprises (II); Relation of fisheries to other provisions (III); Police fishing provisions (IV); Burgenland Chamber of Agriculture (V); Authorities and proceedings (VI); Violations and penalties (VII); Final and transitional provisions (VIII). Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implemented by Second Fishery Ordinance. Legislation | Austria | 1952 (1973) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Seasons, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX