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Emergency Ordinance 23/2008 on fisheries and aquaculture (as completed and amended by Law 317/2009).

Country/Territory
Romania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Institution Fishing authorization Data collection/reporting Foreign fishing Policy/planning Monitoring International relations/cooperation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Transshipment Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Abstract

This Emergency Ordinance seeks to bring Romanian legislation regarding conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources in line with European legislation and policy. It aims at creating a legal framework that enables reorganization of the fisheries sector, the absorption of financial resources of the European Fisheries Fund, the reduction of bureaucracy and the financial pressure exerted on fishermen's organizations, improve administration of fishers resources and creating support for the financial pressure exerted on fishermen's organizations. The Ordinance consists of 69 articles divided into 10 Chapters: General provisions (I); Organization and management of the fisheries sector (II); Protection, conservation and exploitation of living aquatic resources (III); Sector policy and management of production capacities (IV); Aquaculture (V); Organization of the market for fishery products (VI); International relations (VII); Responsibilities and sanctions (IX); Final and Transitional Provisions (X). Chapter III is divided into 5 sections: Fishing activity in natural habitats (1); Measures for the protection and management of living aquatic resources (2-a); Fisheries management measures (3-a); Monitoring of fishing activity (4-a); Recreational and sport fishing in natural fish habitats (5-a). Chapter 4 is divided into 4 sections: Fisheries sector agents (1); Fishing fleet (2-a); Establishing home ports and changing home port (3-a); Ports and landing points and first sale of fishery products (4-a). Chapter VI is divided into 3 sections: General principles (1); Marketing of fishery products (2); Processing of fishery and aquaculture products (3).

Full text
Romanian
Website
www.anpa.ro

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 192 “On living aquatic resources, fisheries and aquaculture”.

Legislation | Romania | 2001 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, High seas, Policy/planning, Fishing authorization, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Foreign fishing, Institution, Marine protected areas, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish products, Research, International relations/cooperation, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Packaging/labelling, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Fishing vessel, Transshipment, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 1.369 of 2018 concerning the technical characteristics and the conditions of use of gear admitted to commercial fishing and commercial fishing methods in marine and continental waters.

Legislation | Romania | 2018

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Equipment, Standards, Non-commercial fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision No. 334/2016 of the National Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (ANPA).

Legislation | Romania | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Contract/agreement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Lease

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 7 to approve the Norms on access to living aquatic resources in the public domain of the state for the purpose of practicing commercial fishing in natural habitats 2010.

Legislation | Romania | 2010

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Landing, Harbour, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Fish products, Standards, Transport/storage, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 369/2016 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the conditions for practicing recreational/sport fishing, rules for recreational/sport fishing, as well as the forms of recreational/sport fishing permits

Legislation | Romania | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Non-commercial fishing, Non-governmental entity, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 867/2016 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the conditions for granting the special fishing permit for scientific purposes.

Legislation | Romania | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Research, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 54/2019 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on establishing periods and areas for prohibition of fishing as well as areas for biological protection and rehabilitation of living aquatic resources in 2019.

Legislation | Romania | 2019

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Seasons, Size, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Non-commercial fishing, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 60/2017 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on access to living aquatic resources in the public domain of the state for the purpose of recreational fishing in natural habitats with the exception of the Danube Delta Reserve.

Legislation | Romania | 2017

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Contract/agreement, Non-governmental entity, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Sustainable use, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

ORDER No. 807 for the approval of rules concerning access to living aquatic resources in the public domain of the state for the purpose of practicing commercial fishing in natural habitats with the exception of protected natural areas.

Legislation | Romania | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order no. 128 of 2012 for the approval of the Norms on access to living aquatic resources in the public domain of the state for the purpose of practicing commercial fishing in natural habitats except natural protected areas.

Legislation | Romania | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Transshipment, Landing, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Foreign fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order on the authorization of the fishing of sturgeon for the purpose of artificial breeding for the production of juvenile fish for aquaculture and the population of support for natural fish stocks and for scientific purposes. the public domain of the state for the purpose of practicing commercial fishing in natural habitats except natural protected areas.

Legislation | Romania | 2012

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Research, Aquaculture, Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Protection of species, Total allowable catch, Trade in species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order approving the composition, organization and functioning of the Advisory Committee for the Fisheries Sector.

Legislation | Romania | 2011

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Governance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 449/2008 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development concerning the technical characteristics, the conditions for using gear admissible for commercial fishing and the commercial fishing methods in marine and continental waters

Legislation | Romania | 2008

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Equipment, Standards, Artisanal fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 546/352/2018 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the approval of measures to regulate fishing effort and the fishing quotas allocated for 2018 by species and zone.

Legislation | Romania | 2018

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Total allowable catch, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order no. 72/2017 on the designation of landing points and first sale centers for the purpose of commercial fishing in natural habitats except natural protected areas/

Legislation | Romania | 2017

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Landing, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decision No. 545 of 2010 on the organization, structure and functioning of the National Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Legislation | Romania | 2010

Keyword: Institution, Governance, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

ORDER No. 650/2015 on the designation of landing points and centers of first sale in relation with practicing commercial fishing in natural habitats except protected natural areas.

Legislation | Romania | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Landing, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX