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Fishery Law (1995).

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Latvijas Vēstnesis, 66, 28.04.1995.; Latvijas Republikas Saeimas un Ministru Kabineta Ziņotājs, 11, 08.06.1995.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Access right Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Aquaculture Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Artisanal fishing Biodiversity Coastal zone management Enforcement/compliance EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Framework law Governance Inland fisheries Institution Landing Local government Mariculture Marine fisheries Monitoring Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Public participation Stock enhancement/repopulation Data collection/reporting Research Royalties/fees Transport/storage Sustainable use Territorial sea Total allowable catch Allocation/quota Animal health Maritime zone Special fund Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Fishery Law of Latvia of 1995 was last updated on 24 October 2019. It regulates the fishery sector of Latvia.

Full text
English/Latvian
Website
likumi.lv

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Cabinet Regulation No. 85 of 2001 regarding monitoring fish landings and inspection of fish marketing and transport facilities, warehouses and processing premises.

Legislation | Latvia | 2001

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Landing, Processing/handling, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulation (No. 67).

Legislation | Latvia | 2001

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Diadromous fish, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 188 of 2001 on Procedures for Determination and Compensation of Losses Caused to Fish Resources as a Result of Economic Activity

Legislation | Latvia | 2001 (2006)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Waterworks, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazards, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 192 of 2005 on Procedures by which Permits (Licences) for Fishing for Special Purposes and for Scientific Research Purposes shall be Issued.

Legislation | Latvia | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 296 of 2007 on Commercial Fishing in Territorial Waters and Economic Zone Waters.

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 39 of 2005 on Procedures for the Issuance of Special Permits (Licences) for Commercial Activities in Fishery

Legislation | Latvia | 2005

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 141 of 2015 on Control of Fish Landing and Inspection of Fish Marketing and Transport Facilities, Warehouses and Processing Premises

Legislation | Latvia | 2015

Keyword: Fish products, Landing, Transport/storage, Registration, Transshipment, Business/industry/corporations, Traceability/product tracing, Inspection, Processing/handling, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 3 of 2001 on Commercial Fishing in Inland Waters

Legislation | Latvia | 2001 (2004)

Keyword: Bycatch, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inland fisheries, Mesh, Protected fishing area, Size, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 31 of 2006 on Angling

Legislation | Latvia | 2006

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquatic animals, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Non-commercial fishing, Size, Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1015 of 2009 on Procedures for the Issue of Special Permits (Licences) for Commercial Activities in Fishery and Payment of the State Fee for the Issue of Special Permits (Licences)

Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2009)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Royalties/fees, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Business/industry/corporations, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 94 of 2018 on the Control of Fish Landing and Inspection of Fish Marketing and Transport Facilities, Warehouses and Processing Premises

Legislation | Latvia | 2018

Keyword: Landing, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Aquaculture, Traceability/product tracing, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Transport/storage, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending Fishery Law.

Legislation | Latvia | 2000

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Fishery Law.

Legislation | Latvia | 2001

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Research, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Fishery Law.

Legislation | Latvia | 2003

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Special fund, Research, Stock enhancement/repopulation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Fishery Law.

Legislation | Latvia | 2004

Keyword: Marine fisheries, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Research, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Fishery Law.

Legislation | Latvia | 1997

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Fishery Law.

Legislation | Latvia | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending Fishery Law.

Legislation | Latvia | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX