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Regional Regulation No. 5 on inland fisheries.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Umbria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Umbria No. 57, 21 November 2001.
Subject
Fisheries, Water
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
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation makes provision on fishing in the internal waters of Umbria, in accordance with Regional Act No. 44 of 2 December 1998. Article 2 regards the classification of public waters, as per article 5 of Regional Act No. 44 of 1998. Public waters are classified into main waters (which cover the Lakes Trasimeno, Piediluco, the basin Alviano and the basin Corbara) and secondary waters (which are divided into the sub-categories A and B). The provisions of this Regulation comprehend professional fishing, on the one hand, and sport fishing, on the other hand. Article 3 contains the list of gear and methods allowed for professional fishing in main waters. Electric devices may be used, exclusively for research purposes or to achieve the proper management of fish population, after previous issuance of a special authorization by the competent Province. Article 6 regards profesional fishing in secondary waters. Further provisions related to professional fishing concern: (a) fishing cards (art. 7); (b) hours during which fishing is permitted (art. 8); (c) prohibited fishing periods, minimum size of fishes and total allowable catch as regards certain fish species (art. 9). Article 11 lays down provisions in matter of aquaculture installations. Article 12 regulates sport fishing in lakes, quarries and stretches of water.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.umbria.it

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Repealed by

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

Legislation | Italy | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX