Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry relative to fishing in the Torne river fishing areas (No. 319 of 1998). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Finlands Författningssamling, Nos. 313-320 of 1998, pp. 1092-1093. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Diadromous fish Aquatic animals Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 13 May, 1998. Abstract This Decree places restrictions on fishing for salmon and sea-trout and other fishing in freshwater, brackish water, and sea areas. Article 3 formulates restrictions for fishing in all areas. Article 4 concerns only fishing in marine areas, whereas article 5 contains rules for fishing in the Torne river. Restrictions are placed on fishing with respect to use of gear, use of gear during certain periods of the year, and use of gear during certain periods of the year in specified areas. Further rules may be defined by the Transboundary River Commission under article 6. (8 articles) Full text Swedish