Fisheries Regulation (No. 741 of 1997). Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Freshwater fishes Aquatic animals Artisanal fishing Fishing charge Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force from the date of issue. Abstract The present Fisheries Regulation focuses on the modalities of carrying out fisheries (catch of fish and aquatic invertebrates) in the fishing water bodies. The document is not applicable to ponds and water bodies destined for aquaculture. Fishing water bodies are classified as: a. fishing water bodies conceded on lease for industrial fisheries and catch of aquatic invertebrates, and also for the organization of charged artisanal fishing; b. fishing water bodies pertaining to state reserve stock of fishing water bodies. The following activities can be carried out in fishing water bodies: industrial fisheries and catch of aquatic invertebrates, including skin-diving, and also procurement of aquatic invertebrates for personal consumption. Artisanal fishing and procurement of aquatic invertebrates for personal consumption shall be carried out by natural persons free of charge in all water basins, except for reserves, fish-farming enterprises, ponds and other aquaculture farms, sanitary protection belts of potable water supply systems and protected areas that are included in the list of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, with the use of authorized fishing methods and fishing gear. Artisanal fishing in the water basins included in the list of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection shall be carried out in accordance with fishing charges. Full text Russian References - Legislation Implemented by Order No. 188 on artisanal fishing, including underwater hunting, and catch of aquatic invertebrates for personal consumption, and also a list of waterbodies concerning the organization of artisanal fishing. Legislation | Belarus | 1999 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Ministerial Decree No. 519 amending Ministerial Decree No. 560 of 1999 on additional arrangements for protection and management of aurochs (Bison bonasus). Legislation | Belarus | 2006 Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Endangered species, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX