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Regional Act No. 37 on the protection of aquatic animals and ecosystems and regulating fishing in the Piemonte waters.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Piemonte
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Piemonte No. 1, 4 January 2007.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Freshwater fishes Fishing gear/fishing method Non-governmental entity Institution Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regional Act lays down the new legislative framework concerning the protection and preservation of aquatic animals and ecosystems. It regulates fishing activities in regional waters. The Act defines the competences which pertain to the Region and to the Provinces and sets forth advisory committees. Further, it specifies the requirements to be met by fishing organizations in order to be recognized by the regional authority. The Act also lays down detailed provisions in matter of fishing licence and prohibited fishing methods. In case of infringement, the penalties set out in article 26 shall be applied.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.piemonte.it

References - Legislation

Repeals

Regional Act No. 7 laying down provisions for the protection and improvement of fish species and regulating fishing in Piemonte waters.

Legislation | Italy | 1981

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Non-governmental entity, Policy/planning, Inspection, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 34 amending and supplementing Regional Act No. 7 of 18 February 1981 laying down provisions for the protection and improvement of fish species and regulating fishing in Piemonte waters.

Legislation | Italy | 1985

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Act No. 28 amending and supplementing Regional Act No. 7 of 18 February 1981 laying down provisions for the protection and improvement of fish species and regulating fishing in Piemonte waters.

Legislation | Italy | 1987

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regional Regulation No. 1 implementing Regional Act No. 37 of 2006.

Legislation | Italy | 2012

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Freshwater fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the President of the Regional Executive No. 1 laying down new provisions pursuant to article 9, paragraph 3 of Regional Act No. 37 of 2006, which concerns the protection of aquatic animals and ecosystems and regulating fishing in the Piemonte waters

Legislation | Italy | 2012

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Aquaculture, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX