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Regulation No. 469 date 22.6.2016 proclaiming Shkodra Lake and Buna River a co-management fishery zone.

Country/Territory
Albania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 120, p. 8373.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Policy/planning Protected fishing area
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation proclaims Shkodra Lake and Buna River a co-management fishery zone based on their status as specially-protected natural zones and aquatics birds’ habitat as included in the Ramsar Convention and allows for the exercise of traditional fishery activities in the area. The area co-management plan will be approved by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Water Administration within 12 months of this Regulation’s entry into force. The plan will be in compliance with the management plan of Drin-Buna basin and the permitted activities and investments will be in compliance with the legal framework of protected areas.

Full text
Albanian
Website
www.qbz.gov.al; www.ligjet.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Fisheries No. 64/2012.

Legislation | Albania | 2012 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Community management, Data collection/reporting, Fish products, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Harbour, Inspection, Aquaculture, Internal trade, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Seasons, Marine mammals, Cartilaginous fishes, Coral, Bycatch, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Artisanal fishing, Gender, Cooperative/producer organization, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX