Ministerial Decree No. 1370 of 2003 regarding validation of the Regulation on licensing of industrial fisheries and catch of aquatic invertebrates. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Institution Freshwater fishes Aquatic animals Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Standards Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force from 1 November 2003. Abstract In accordance with the present Regulation State Inspection for Protection of Animal and Vegetable Kingdom is the authorized institution entitled with the task of issuing, modification, suspension, renewal, prolongation and revoking of fishing licences. Fishing licence is valid for 5 years on the whole national territory and after expiration can be renewed for another 5-year period. Licensing requirements include: 1. availability of fishing gear and fishing vessels ensuring industrial fisheries and catch of aquatic invertebrates in accordance with legislative requirements and state standards; 2. availability of storage and processing facilities complying with veterinary and sanitary requirements. Full text Russian