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Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry relative to fishing in the fisheries areas of the Lestijoki river mouth (No. 962).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Finlands Författningssamling of 29 October, 1992, p. 2471.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree aims at restricting the fishing in the territorial waters outside of the river mouth of the Lestijoki. The nets shall be laid in such a way that more than half of connected parts of the area remain open. Certain other indications regarding the use of nets are given. Fishing with fixed gear shall take place only from the 1st of November until the 15th of May. (3 sections)

Full text
Swedish

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Finland | 1982 (2005)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Exploration, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Fish products, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX