Decree no. 197/2004 implementing the Fishery Act. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 197/2004 Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Seasons Size Aquaculture Data collection/reporting Fishing authorization Artisanal fishing Authorization/permit Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 23 April 2004. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, which is composed of 27 articles and 12 Annexes, lays down, in particular, details on: fishing methods for catching fish and aquatic animals (art. 1); keeping records on farming in ponds (art. 2); protected fishing areas (art. 3 and 4); obligations of fish keepers (art. 6); management in the fishery (art. 7); granting exemptions from the prohibited fishing methods (art. 9); fishing licence (art. 10); method of measuring the size of selected fish species (art. 11); fishing seasons (art. 12 and 13) and fishing permit (art. 18). Full text Czech Website www.zakonyprolidi.cz References - Legislation Implements Fishery Act No. 99/2004. Legislation | Czechia | 2004 (2021) Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing area, Artisanal fishing, Aquatic animals, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Protected fishing area, Protection of species, Trade in species, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree amending Decree implementing the Fishery Act. Legislation | Czechia | 2010 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX