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Cabinet Regulation No. 31 of 2006 on Angling

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Aquatic animals Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Non-commercial fishing Size Total allowable catch Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Regulation prescribes the procedure by which natural persons may perform amateur fishing – angling, as well as underwater hunting, gathering of crayfish and other aquatic invertebrates with angling, underwater hunting and crayfish catching gear permitted by this Regulation in the waters of the Republic of Latvia. It notes that natural persons (anglers), who carry an angling card with them during angling, may engage in angling in the waters of the Republic of Latvia. In places where licensed angling has been designated, a licence is required in addition to the angling card. Further, the Regulation provides rules for angling gear and use thereof, permissible size of catch and minimum permissible length of fish, general angling prohibitions, angling prohibitions in individual bodies of water, duties and liability of anglers, and control of observance of angling regulations.

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