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Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry relative to prevention of the spreading of furunculosis affecting salmonids (No. 1086 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Finlands Forfattningssamling, No. 1085-1090 of 1998, pp. 2959-2960.
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 furunculosis affecting salmonids in protection areas defined in this Decree. These areas are described in section 4. Section 5 places restrictions on the transportation of living fish and roe from areas other than protected areas. Section 6 concerns the treatment of spawn before transportation. (9 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