Law of 28 June 2002 on fisheries. Country/Territory Andorra Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water Keyword Basic legislation Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Institution Fishing authorization Hygiene/sanitary procedures Aquaculture Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Classification/declassification Basin/catchment/watershed Inland waters Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Southern Europe Abstract The present Act establishes the legislative framework relating to fisheries as well as the preservation of aquatic habitats. The Act is composed of eight Chapters dealing with classification of watercourses, protection of aquatic habitats and ecosystems, measures to promote fisheries, fishing licences and permits, inspection and checks, offences and penalties to be applied in case of infringement. Article 22 provides for the establishment of the Commission for Fisheries Promotion. Article 28 prohibits the use of certain fishing gear and methods. Full text Catalan Website www.bopa.ad References - Legislation Repeals Law on Fisheries. Legislation | Andorra | 1988 Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Offences/penalties, Non-governmental entity, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree approving the Fisheries Regulation. Legislation | Andorra | 2003 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Seasons, Size, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree of 22 March 2006 approving the Regulation on Fisheries. Legislation | Andorra | 2006 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Seasons, Size, Freshwater fishes, Fishing authorization, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law 26/2021 on fishing and management of the aquatic environment (consolidated text). Legislation | Andorra | 2021 Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inspection, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Use restrictions, Residues, Fishing authorization, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Protected fishing area, Authorization/permit, Basin/catchment/watershed, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Hazardous substances, Inland waters, Water quality standards, Protection of habitats Source: FAO, FAOLEX