Decree (SFS 2012:341) amending Decree (1994:1716) relative to fishing, use waters and fish culture.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Marine fisheries Authorization/permit Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Diadromous fish Marine fishes Seasons Aquatic animals

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

15 June 2012.

Abstract

This Decree partly amends Decree (1994:1716) with regard to the prohibition to catch salmon or trout measuring less than 50 cm. and grayling (Thymallus thymallus) measuring less than 35 cm. Fish which does not meet the minimum length must be immediately released back into the water, alive or dead. Fish meeting these measures, shall be released back into the water (alive or dead) if caught during the closed fishing season, or caught using prohibited fishing gear or methods, or if they are kelts salmons. In particular Chapter 2, article 9 and Annex 3; insertion of new paragraph as Chapter 2a, article 8a.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.lagboken.se

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree (1994:1716) relative to fishing, use waters and fish culture.

Legislation | Sweden | 1994 (2022)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Seasons, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX