Regulation No. 639 of 1997 of inland fisheries. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad No. 639, 16 December 1997, 7 pp. Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 17 December, 1997. Abstract Article 2 prohibits fishing with other gear than specified. It is forbidden to use electrocuting apparatus without the permission of the Minister. It is forbidden to use any dragging gear except as those specified. Articles 6 and 7 restrict inland fishing in time. Fishing in the IJsselmeer requires a special fishing permit of the Minister (art. 8). Article 9 concerns fishing in rivers. (16 articles) Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl References - Legislation Implements Act containing new rules relating to fisheries (Fisheries Act 1963). Legislation | Netherlands | 1963 (2015) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Institution, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 511 of 2002 amending the regulation for inland fisheries. Legislation | Netherlands | 2002 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX