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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)

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Swedish