Law on Fisheries and Aquaculture

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Framework law Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Aquaculture Mariculture Marine fisheries Aquatic animals Fishery management and conservation Foreign fishing Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Inspection Offences/penalties Non-commercial fishing Processing/handling Transport/storage

Geographical area

Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Law enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Law regulates the relations associated with ownership, organization, management, use and conservation of fishery resources in the waters (marine and freshwater) of the Republic of Bulgaria, including the trading issues and relation and provisions also regarding the other aquatic organisms.

Full text

Bulgarian

Website

www.government.bg

References - Legislation

Repeals

Fish Husbandry Act 1982.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 1982

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Non-commercial fishing, Aquaculture, Institution, Cooperative/producer organization, Access right, Policy/planning, Alien species, Marine pollution, Offences/penalties, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 37 of 10.11.2008 on the use of state dams, in fishery and laying down the rules for carrying out commercial, amateur fishing and aquaculture on state properties.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2008 (2018)

Keyword: Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Non-commercial fishing, Protected fishing area, Waterworks, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance № 13 of 30 November 2021 on the terms and conditions for the first sale of fishery products.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2021

Keyword: Fish products, Internal trade, International trade, Landing, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 43 of 20 April 2006 on the procedure for keeping of fishing logbook.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2006

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 22 of 10 December 2007 on the procedure for granting the management of fishery resources in state-owned artificial water bodies to recreational fisheries associations.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2007

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Non-commercial fishing, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Concession, Inland fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 7 of 21 November 2019 on keeping registers under article 16 of the Law on fisheries and aquaculture.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2019

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fishing authorization, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Procedural matters, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Research, Fish products, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 8 of 21 November 2019 on terms and conditions for the management of the fishing fleet of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2019

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Allocation/quota, Marine fisheries, Freshwater fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 3 of 19 February 2013 on the application of a point system for serious infringements within the meaning of the Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2013

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International trade, International organization, Transshipment, Fish products, Early warning system, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No 43 of 20 April 2006 on procedures for keeping the fishing logbook.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2006

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Procedural matters, Registration, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on procedures of the Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2016 (2020)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inspection, Institution, International relations/cooperation, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation № 7 of 22.11.2018 on the terms and conditions for recognition of organizations of producers of fishery products and aquaculture products, associations of producer organizations and interbranch organizations in the fisheries sector and for the approval of production and marketing plans.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2018

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish products, Cooperative/producer organization, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending the Law on fisheries and aquaculture.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2016

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish products, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law amending the Law on fisheries and aquaculture.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish products, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX