Decree No. 459 of the Council of Ministers validating Strategy of development of fisheries. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Non-commercial fishing Artisanal fishing Allocation/quota Fishing gear/fishing method Sustainable use Stock enhancement/repopulation Policy/planning Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force after its official publication. Abstract The scope of Strategy of development of fisheries shall be to ensure rational (sustainable) use of fish stocks and stock enhancements with a view of implementation of state policy in the aforesaid sphere. Development of commercial fisheries shall be aimed at organization of rational fisheries (regulation of total allowable catch, selection of fishing areas and fishing seasons, authorization of fishing gear and fishing methods, and selection of fish species subject to hunting by sex and age) and at promotion of non-commercial artisanal fishing as recreational activity for the population. Full text Russian Website pravoby.info