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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
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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Repealed by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