Hamburg Fishing and Angling Act (HmbFAnG). Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Hamburg Document type Legislation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Freshwater fishes Marine fisheries Marine fishes Offences/penalties Protection of species Access right Animal welfare Data collection/reporting Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing charge Authorization/permit Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters Protection of habitats Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Basin Elbe Entry into force notes This Act comes into force on 1 January 2020. Abstract The objective of this Law is to give special attention to water, nature, and animal protection as long as concerned fishing and angling as significant activities in Hamburg's waters. The Law aims to protect waters and its ecosystem as the habitat of the fish and the plants. The Law governs fishing activities in both inland (Elbe) and coastal waters, as well as the legal interactions involving fishing vessels bearing Hamburg fishing license plates. The text further provides for the fishing license and permit access to the banks and waters. Section 2 of the text provides for requirements for fishing license, fishing test, and fishing tax and levies. The Law provides some prohibition on fishing methods including prohibiting use of artificial light, explosives, anesthetics, toxic substances, traps, and harmful devices. The text further lays out for fisheries supervision and management, authorizations and data protection and administrative offences. The Act aims to support conservation of fish stocks, by taking into account biodiversity and water protection, by means of modern conservation instruments. The Act further lays out for ensuring the sustainable use and conservation of the fish resources and their habitats in Hamburg. It also seeks to promote the interests of the fishers and anglers with special attention to water, nature and animal welfare issues. Full text German Website www.landesrecht-hamburg.de References - Legislation Repeals Hamburg Fishery Law. Legislation | Germany | 1986 (2012) Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing area, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Freshwater fishes, Cooperative/producer organization, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation for the implementation of the Hamburg Fishing and Angling Act (HmbFAnGDVO). Legislation | Germany | 2019 (2022) Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Fishing charge, Inland fisheries, Protection of species, Offences/penalties, Protected fishing area, Marine fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX