Fisheries Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Vorarlberg Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on fisheries in inland waters. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Freshwater fishes Fishing area Fishing charge Inspection Institution Seasons Aquaculture Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to fishing in inland waters. In particular, the purpose of the present Law is the: a) conservation, creation and restoration of a healthy fish stock and river crabs; b) conservation, improvement and restoration of the livelihoods for such animals; c) protection of endangered species and river crabs; and d) sustainable use of fishing waters. The text consists of 32 articles divided into 8 chapters: General matters (I); Fishing areas (II); Fishing activities (III); Breeding seasons (IV); Monitoring procedures (V); Fees (VII); Penalties (VIII). Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implemented by Fisheries Ordinance. Legislation | Austria | 2001 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing area, Inspection, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries Ordinance. Legislation | Austria | 2001 (2016) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Fishing area, Inspection, Institution, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX