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Decree-Law No. 112/2017 establishing the legal framework for planning and sustainable management of aquatic resources in inland waters.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República I Serie, No. 172, 6 September 2017.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Aquaculture Mariculture Inland fisheries Diadromous fish Classification/declassification Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Aquatic animals Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Hygiene/sanitary procedures Non-commercial fishing Policy/planning Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law, consisting of 88 articles divided into seven Chapters and two Annexes, establishes the legal framework for planning and sustainable management of aquatic resources in inland waters. It regulates fishing activity within those waters and aquaculture practiced in State aquaculture infrastructures, in aquaculture units or the exploitation of aquaculture species in captivity with non-commercial purposes, namely ornamental, didactic, technical or scientific purposes and for self-consumption. The scheme provided for in this Decree-Law is without prejudice to the applicability of the specific rules contained in the fisheries regulations on sections of international rivers. It applies to all surface, public or private waters in the continental territory, as defined in Law No. 7/2008 of 15 February, amended and republished by Decree-Law No. 221/2015 of 8 October. The Decree-Law is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Protection and conservation of aquaculture resources (Chap. II); Aquaculture resource management (Chap. III); Fishing exercise (Chap. IV); Aquaculture and aquatic species detention in captivity (Chap. V); Sanctioning regime (Chap. VI); Transitional and final provisions (Chap. VII).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

References - Legislation

Repeals

Order No. 127/2008 prohibiting any fishing activity within selected areas of River Mondego.

Legislation | Portugal | 2008

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Migratory species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 180/2012 prohibits catching, keeping, transport and trade of eel species.

Legislation | Portugal | 2012

Keyword: Protected fishing area, Transport/storage, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 115/2010 amending Order No. 462/2001 on classification for freshwater river salmons.

Legislation | Portugal | 2010

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Classification/declassification, Migratory species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 741/2000 prohibiting 'Austropotamobius pallipes' fishing.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: Crustaceans, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 544/2001 amending Order No. 252/2000 establishing professional fishing areas.

Legislation | Portugal | 2001

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 462/2001 amending Order No. 251/2000 establishing freshwater river classification for salmons.

Legislation | Portugal | 2001

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Classification/declassification, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 361/2004 extending the period of the forbidden season in the Rivers “Pinhão”and “Távora” and in the Riverside of Temilobos.

Legislation | Portugal | 2004

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 252/2000 establishing professional fishing areas.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Protected fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 251/2000 establishing freshwater river classification for salmons.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Classification/declassification, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 63/2014 amending Order No. 170/2013 regulating the Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) fishing within the Vascão river basin.

Legislation | Portugal | 2014

Keyword: Seasons, Fishing area, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 170/2013 regulating the Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) fishing within the Vascão river basin.

Legislation | Portugal | 2013

Keyword: Seasons, Fishing area, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 360/2017 establishing the conditions for inland waters fishing, defining authorised species to be caught for recreational, sporting and professional fishing and aquatic species considered of relevant importance.

Legislation | Portugal | 2017

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Size, Seasons, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX