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