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Law No. 10.001 amending and supplementing Law No. 7.908 of 1995 on fisheries and aquaculture.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
official Journal No. 164 of 2008.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Non-governmental entity Fishery management and conservation Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These provisions lay down several amendments and addenda to Law No. 7.908 of 1995 on fisheries and aquaculture. These new provisions stipulate that the number of fishing licences to be issued shall be determined by the Government according to the fishing management plans. Fishing vessels must be licenced by the Minister after the board approval. The right to fish in internal waters is awarded through a public competition. As regards fishing areas managed by organizations, contracts must be signed with the organizations concerned. The fines imposed in case of infringements are increased.

Full text
Albanian

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 7908 on Fishery and Aquaculture 1995.

Legislation | Albania | 1995

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Registration, Foreign fishing, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX