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Regional Law No. 154-Z “On protection and management of aquatic biological resources”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Nizhni Novgorod
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Allocation/quota Aquaculture Non-commercial fishing Artisanal fishing
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
Entry into force notes
This Regional Law enters into force 10 days after the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of protection and conservation of aquatic biological resources, including mammals, invertebrates, freshwater fishes and algae living in state of natural freedom. All aquatic biological resources in ponds and quarries filled with water pertaining to the regional property shall be considered regional ownership. The following types of managements of aquatic biological resources shall be authorized: (a) industrial fisheries; (b) fisheries for research and control purposes; (c) aquaculture and acclimatization of alien species; (d) stock enhancement and repopulation; and (e) artisanal and sport fishing. Distribution of annual fishing quotas shall be performed in accordance with transparency and openness principles.

Full text
Russian
Website
regzakon.fpa.su

References - Legislation

Amended by

Regional Law No. 39-Z amending Regional Law No. 154-Z “On protection and management of aquatic biological resources”.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2015

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Aquaculture, Freshwater fishes, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regional Law No. 156-Z amending Regional Law No. 154-Z “On protection and management of aquatic biological resources”.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2016

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX