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Regional Act No. 25 providing for the development of fish population and fishery sector.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Lombardia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Lombardia,No. 21 31 May 1982.
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Inland fisheries Aquaculture Concession Institution Non-governmental entity Policy/planning Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Size Total allowable catch Non-commercial fishing Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Inland waters Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Act regards the protection of fish population in the Lombardia Region internal waters. For this purpose the Region regulates the fishing in observance of the biological and environmental balance and having regard to the enhancement of fish population and to the protection of water quality. The Region also promotes research and experimentation activities in the fisheries sector and liberalises fishing and grants concessions for the establishment of new aquaculture and pisciculture plants. In terms of Article 7 it is established a Regional Fishing Board. Waters are classified in principal and secondary waters and a Regional Fishing Plan is established and protection and repopulation zones are constituted (Article 13). Article 15 provides for periods when fishing is allowed. Further are set norms for fishing for sport and for commercial purposes. The Region will provide financial contribution for fishing consortia and a fishing licence is compulsory for fishing in Lombardia internal waters. Title VIII is devoted to penalties. (51 Articles)

Full text
Italian

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regional Regulation No. 1 laying down provisions on fishing in lakes, quarries and strechtes of water, as per article 24, paragraph 7, of Regional Act No. 25 of 1982 providing for the development of fish population and fishery sector.

Legislation | Italy | 1997

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Inland fisheries, Non-governmental entity, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 12 laying down provisions on the improvement and protection of fish population and regarding fishing in internal waters of the Lombardia Region.

Legislation | Italy | 2001

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Concession, Non-governmental entity, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Basin/catchment/watershed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX