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Regulation of the Minister of the Environment no. 54 of 2022 concerning temporary fishing restrictions, fishing rights fee and fishing equipment limit in recreational fishing in 2023.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
State Gazette I, no. 13 of 22 November 2022.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Crustaceans Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing charge Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Non-commercial fishing Protected fishing area Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 December 2022.
Abstract

This Regulation, made under provisions of Section 11 (2), Section 29 (7) of the Fishing Act, Section 11 (2) point 3 of the Environmental Charge Act, and Section 44 (4) point 4, Section 51 (5) and Section 52 of the Governmental Regulation no. 65 of 2016 “the Fishing Regulations”, establishes areas in the Baltic Sea and in various lakes where recreational fishing is allowed; the limit number of fishing gear allowed to be used in these areas; temporary fishing restrictions in recreational fishing and long-line fishing; fee for recreational fishing based on a fishing card. The Regulation details: restrictions on carp fishing in recreational fishing, and on crab fishing.

Full text
English/Estonian
Website
www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Charges Act (2005).

Legislation | Estonia | 2005 (2023)

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Polluter pays principle, Emissions, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Liability/compensation, Fishing charge, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Waste disposal, Waste management, Water abstraction, Water charges, Surface water, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Hunting authorization/permit fee

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Act (2015)

Legislation | Estonia | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Monitoring, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Regulations no. 65 of 2016.

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2022)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Freshwater fishes, Inland fisheries, Marine fishes, Marking/identification, Mesh, Protected fishing area, Size, Non-commercial fishing, Protection of species, Seasons, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Maritime zone, Inland waters, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX