Law No. 7/2008 on Inland Fishing. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2008 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, 1 Série, No. 33, 15 February 2008. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Basic legislation Aquaculture Fishing gear/fishing method Monitoring Research Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Classification/declassification Agricultural development Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Fishing authorization Protected fishing area Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of the Decree-Law referred to in article 40. Abstract This Law, consisting of 42 articles divided into eight Chapters, establishes the foundations for the sustainable planning and management of aquaculture resources in inland waters and defines the principles governing fisheries and aquaculture activities in these waters. It applies to fishing and aquaculture activities carried out in all surface, public or private inland waters. In addition, it is also applicable to fishing and aquaculture activities carried out in border water bodies, subject to the obligations assumed by the Portuguese State. The inland waters aquatic animals heritage is a natural resource whose protection, conservation and sustainable use, in compliance with the principles of nature conservation, of biodiversity and protection of the quality of water bodies, are under national, community and international interest. The sustainable management of aquatic resources is carried out in accordance with principles enshrined in the legislation on the management of water and national water resources, the preservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora and the introduction of non-indigenous species into nature. Full text Portuguese Website dre.pt References - Legislation Repeals Decree No. 44.623 on inland fisheries (1962). Legislation | Portugal | 1962 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 2.097 on inland fisheries (1959). Legislation | Portugal | 1959 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-law No. 371/99 establishing a special regime for sport fishing competition to be performed within internal waters. Legislation | Portugal | 1999 Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Inland fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree-Law No. 97/2021 amending the Law on Inland Fishing, allowing recreational fishing in professional fishing areas. Legislation | Portugal | 2021 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Non-commercial fishing Source: FAO, FAOLEX