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Cabinet Regulation No. 3 of 2001 on Commercial Fishing in Inland Waters

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Bycatch Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Inland fisheries Mesh Protected fishing area Size Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulation prescribes the procedures by which natural and legal persons may pursue commercial fishing in the inland waters of the Republic of Latvia, except waters that are only utilised for specialised fish farming and the artificial propagation of fish. More specifically, the Regulation lays down rules for fishing gear and the utilisation thereof; minimum length of fish and amount of by-catch; fishing-related prohibitions; times and areas of fishing prohibition; duties of fishers; labelling of fishing gear and designation of locations thereof; the rights and duties of institutions administering fish resources and controlling fishing; and liability for violation of the Regulation.

Full text
English
Website
www.vvc.gov.lv

References - Legislation

Implements

Fishery Law (1995).

Legislation | Latvia | 1995 (2019)

Keyword: Access right, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Artisanal fishing, Biodiversity, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Framework law, Governance, Inland fisheries, Institution, Landing, Local government, Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Public participation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Data collection/reporting, Research, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Sustainable use, Territorial sea, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Animal health, Maritime zone, Special fund, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX