Decree No. 51 validating the Regulation on methodology of identification scheme and quantity of authorized commercial fishing gear. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Migratory species Freshwater fishes Fishing gear/fishing method 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 This Decree establishes that sweep nets shall be used for catch of coastal pelagic fishes and bottom fishes if it is possible to use such fishing gear. Nets and trapnets shall be used for catch of pelagic fishes and seasonal migratory fishes and for catch in fishing areas unsuitable for use of sweep nets. Trawl line shall be used for catch of crepuscular and slow-moving fishes. Quantity of authorized fishing gear is specified in attachment. Full text Russian Website www.pravo.by References - Legislation Repealed by Resolution No. 21 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food validating the Regulation on the procedure for determining the nomenclature and quantity of commercial fishing gear authorized for use. Legislation | Belarus | 2022 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Migratory species, Fishing gear/fishing method, Allocation/quota, Contract/agreement Source: FAO, FAOLEX