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Fishing Regulations no. 65 of 2016.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
State Gazette I, no. 32 of 21 June 2016.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Water
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Bycatch Fishing gear/fishing method Foreign fishing Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Marine fishes Marking/identification Mesh Protected fishing area Size Non-commercial fishing Protection of species Seasons EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea Maritime zone Inland waters Surface water
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2017.
Abstract

These Regulations, made under provisions of Sections 9 (1), 11 (5), 90( 2) of the Fishing Act and Section 6 (1)(1) of the Exclusive Economic Zone Act (1993), concern fishing in the sea in compliance with European Union Legislation; and establish rules concerning: fishing in inland water bodies, border water bodies, water protected areas, internal and territorial seas and the exclusive economic zone. The Regulations define: fish minimum size; hook; lure and bait; winding fishing line; standing trap. The Regulations describe: permitted fishing gears; various types of permitted fishing trap; underwater fishing gear, including harpoon and harpoon gun; snap traps, including shore net and open water net; various types of fish traps.

Full text
English/Estonian
Website
www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Exclusive Economic Zone Act (1993)

Legislation | Estonia | 1993 (2015)

Keyword: Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty, International relations/cooperation, Exploration, Management/conservation, Research, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Survey/mapping, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Act (2015)

Legislation | Estonia | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Monitoring, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of fisheries resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures.

Legislation | European Union | 2019 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Bycatch, Marine mammals, Mesh, Aquatic animals, Landing, Cartilaginous fishes, EIA, Protection of species, Marine area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation of the Minister of Environment no. 59 of 2022 concerning temporary fishing restrictions on Lake Peipsi, Lake Lämmi and Lake Pihkva in 2023.

Legislation | Estonia | 2022

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Size, Freshwater fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of the Regional Minister no. 24 of 2023 concerning temporary fishing restrictions in the Baltic Sea and Lake Võrtsjärvi in ​​2023.

Legislation | Estonia | 2023

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Mesh, Non-commercial fishing, Protected fishing area, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of the Minister of the Environment no. 54 of 2022 concerning temporary fishing restrictions, fishing rights fee and fishing equipment limit in recreational fishing in 2023.

Legislation | Estonia | 2022 (2023)

Keyword: Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing charge, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Protected fishing area, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX