Federal Law No. 330-FZ amending Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in relation to illegal fisheries (catch) of aquatic biological resources. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Marine fishes Freshwater fishes Marine mammals Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Federal Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Federal Law increases penalties, including administrative fines and imprisonment, for illegal fisheries (catch) of aquatic biological resources and marine mammals, in particular in protected areas, open sea and prohibited fishing areas. It envisages such aggravating circumstances as of motor boats, explosives, chemicals, electric current and prohibited fishing gear and fishing methods. Full text Russian Website rg.ru