Regional Act No. 15 laying down provisions for the protection of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems and regulating professional fishing, sport fishing and aquaculture.

Subject

Fisheries, Water

Keyword

Inland fisheries Aquaculture Non-commercial fishing Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Stock enhancement/repopulation Subsidy/incentive Inland waters Classification/declassification Pollution control Ecosystem preservation Freshwater pollution

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

These provisions set out the legislative framework governing fishing activities in the Umbria Region as well as principles concerning the protection of aquatic ecosystems. The Act specifies the competences which pertain to the Region, the Provinces and Municipalities in this field. Further provisions deal with classification of waters for fishing purposes, management plans, protection zones, repopulation and granting of subsidies. Particular rules govern sport fishing (arts. 27 and 29).

Full text

Italian

Website

www.regione.umbria.it

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regional Act No. 14 regulating professional fishing and aquaculture.

Legislation | Italy | 2005

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Institution, Registration, Subsidy/incentive, Cooperative/producer organization, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 44 on the protection of fish population and aquatic ecosystem and regulating fishing in the Umbria Region

Legislation | Italy | 1998

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Non-commercial fishing, Protected fishing area, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Aquaculture, Concession, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Regulation No. 5 on inland fisheries.

Legislation | Italy | 2001

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Non-commercial fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX