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Regional Decree validating Regulation on artisanal and sport fishing.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Kurgan
Document type
Regulation
Date
1988
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Fishing charge Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Regional Decree establishes that in waterbodies where artisanal and sport fishing is organized by fishing and hunting association only members of the aforesaid associations shall be authorized to carry out artisanal and sport fishing in accordance with fishing permits issued either free of charge or for payment of fees. In all other waterbodies citizens shall be authorized to carry out artisanal and sport fishing free of charge. In some waterbodies by recommendation of scientific institutions shall be authorized artisanal and sport fishing of precious fish species (fishing of which is prohibited to natural persons by fishing regulations) in accordance with fishing licences issued by fishing inspection. Citizens carrying out artisanal and sport fishing must be in possession of personal identity card, fishing association membership card and, in cases when fishing must be carried out in accordance with fishing permit – be in possession of such fishing permit that must be returned after use to the issuing authority for registration of catch. Acclimatization, stock enhancement and fishfarming of new species shall be prohibited. This Regional Decree lists prohibited fishing gear and prohibited fishing methods.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.fishing.ru