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Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry relative to prevention of the spreading of certain viruses affecting fishes (No. 1087 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Finlands Forfattningssamling, No. 1085-1090 of 1998, pp. 2961-2963.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fish disease Transport/storage Quarantine Animal health
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The scope of this Decree is to prevent the spreading of diseases VHS affecting salmonids and IPN affecting fish of marine waters and freshwater. Also infectious salmon anaemia is covered by this Decree. It regulates transportation from sea and coastal areas to inland areas of fish, spawn and roe. Restricted areas for the various diseases are established and restrictions on transportation of fish, spawn and roe introduced for each area. (15 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