Danube Fisheries Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Oberösterreich Document type Regulation Date 1985 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the regional government of Upper Austria concerning fishing in the Danube. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Upper Austria Fisheries Law (LGBl. Nr. 60/1983). In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to fishing in the Danube. The text consists of 6 articles as follows: Closed seasons and measures for minimum catch (1); Fishing by the entitled person (2); Marking of fishing gear (3); Lease, representation (4); Fishing right (5); Fishing by the licencee (6); Regulation by the Fishing District Committee (7); Transitional provisions (8); Entry into force (9). Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Upper Austria Fisheries Law. Legislation | Austria | 1983 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Aquatic animals, Freshwater fishes, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Crustaceans, Fishing authorization, Fishing area, Fishing charge, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX