Decree of 22 March 2006 approving the Regulation on Fisheries. Country/Territory Andorra Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Seasons Size Freshwater fishes Fishing authorization Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Fishing Regulation will enter into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Principality of Andorra. Abstract This Decree approves the Regulation on Fisheries. The Regulation, consisting of 51 articles, specifies that the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Heritage fixes yearly the types and the amounts of the allowed fishing licences. Licences may be of two categories: Seasonal fishing licence, which cover all periods entitled for fishing in a season and Tourist fishing licence, with a limited validity in time during the fishing season. Seasonal fishing licences are requested to the Governmental Administrative Procedures Office. To complete the application for a seasonal fishing licence, the following documentation must be submitted: one color photography of 3.5 x 4.5 cm; copy of an official identity document with the current address, for non-resident foreign fishermen. The Regulation also establishes aquatic species authorized to be caught, other than fish, according to article 29 of the Law of fishing and management of the aquatic environment. Full text Catalan Website www.bopa.ad References - Legislation Implements Law of 28 June 2002 on fisheries. Legislation | Andorra | 2002 Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Institution, Fishing authorization, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Classification/declassification, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree approving the Fisheries Regulation. Legislation | Andorra | 2003 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Seasons, Size, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX