Rheinland-Pfalz Fishery Law. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Rheinland-Pfalz Document type Legislation Date 1974 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Inland fisheries Fishery management and conservation Freshwater fishes Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing area Stock enhancement/repopulation Institution Offences/penalties Cooperative/producer organization Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 January 1975. Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to fishing in still and running waters in the Land Rheinland-Pfalz. The text consists of 60 articles divided into 8 Parts as follows: General Provisions (I); Fishing rights (II); Transfer and cancellation of independent fishing rights (III); Practice of fishing rights (IV); Fishery districts, fishery cooperatives (V); Fishing licences and permits entitling to catch fish (VI); Protection of fish stocks (VII); Compensation (VIII); Fishery authorities, fishing surveillance, fishing advisory boards, fishing adviser (IX); Penalties (X); Transitional and final provisions (XI). One Annex is enclosed. Full text German Website www.rheinland-pfalz.de References - Legislation Implemented by Fishery Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1985 (2013) Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Registration, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX