Fish Farming Act (No. 978 of 2008).
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| Link to full text |
| FAOLEX Id:
| LEX-FAOC098756 |
| Countries:
| Denmark |
| Regions:
| EUROPE;European Union Countries;North-East Atlantic;Northern Europe;North Sea |
| Date of original Text:
| 26/04/2006 |
| Date of Consolidation:
| 26/09/2008 |
| Entry into Force:
| The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries will determine entry into force of this Act. |
| Amended by:
| LEX-FAOC113290 Act amending the Fisheries Act (No. 388 of 2012). 02/05/2012 |
| Amended by:
| LEX-FAOC103767 Act amending the Food Act, Fisheries Act and Act relevant to food trade licenses (No. 604 of 2011). 14/06/2011 |
| Amended by:
| LEX-FAOC101133 Act relevant to taxation (No. 1336 of 2008). 19/12/2008 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC099115 Order No. 1202 on fishing measures in Skive-Karup Å waters. 21/10/2010 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC102728 Order No. 402 on Fisheries Directorate functions and powers. 03/05/2011 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC102772 Order No. 430 on minimum size and preservation seasons for fish and crayfish in freshwater. 11/05/2011 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC117570 Order No. 1058 on allocation of credits to fishing license holders and to fishing vessel operators with regard to illegal fishery (IUU). 13/11/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC117572 Order No. 1075 on satellite monitoring of fishing vessels. 20/11/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC118459 Order No. 1300 on reporting information on Danish aquaculture. 17/12/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC108271 Order No. 1222 on Fishing Regulation in 2012 and certain fishery conditions in 2013. 16/12/2011 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC118843 Order No. 1405 on Fishing Regulation in 2013 and certain fishery conditions in 2014. 19/12/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC102106 Order No. 203 on the use of acoustic deterrents (pingers) in certain fisheries. 11/03/2011 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC122290 Order No. 288 on the use of acoustic deterrent devices (pingers) in certain fisheries. 19/03/2013 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC117571 Order No. 1066 on notification and penalties for the violation of certain regulations with regard to trade of fishery products (IUU). 13/11/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC102576 Order No. 395 on Food Regions. 03/05/2011 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC102572 Order No. 394 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers. 03/05/2011 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC114744 Order No. 670 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers. 25/06/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC118470 Order No. 1369 on payment for control of food, feed and live animals. 21/12/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC122292 Order No. 308 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. 20/03/2013 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC118348 Order No. 1203 on Food Administration Authority's functions and powers. 13/12/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC102581 Order No. 401 on Food industry functions and powers. 03/05/2011 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC114751 Order No. 671 on Ministry of Food Claim Centre’s functions and powers. 25/06/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC114778 Order No. 669 on the Danish AgriFish Agency's duties and powers. 25/06/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC114870 Order No. 888 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre. 23/08/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC118842 Order No. 1404 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre. 19/12/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC114873 Order No. 887 on the Danish AgriFish Agency's duties and powers. 23/08/2012 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC122450 Order No. 309 on the Danish AgriFish Agency's duties and powers. 20/03/2013 |
| Implemented by:
| LEX-FAOC122451 Order No. 310 on functions and powers of the Ministry of Food Appeal Centre. 20/03/2013 |
| Related Web Site:
| www.retsinfo.dk |
| Type of Text:
| Legislation |
| Abstract:
| The Act sets regulations on fish farming and sale of fish and related activities. The EU Fisheries Committee engages in suggestions to the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fishery in regards to adherence to the EU regulations of fishery. The Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fishery may decide on the application, design, mesh size, location and number of permitted fishing gear and method. Commercial and non-commercial fishing in marine and fresh-waters is regulated by this Act. Regulations for the continuing research in fishery is also established by this Act, and inspection regulations are applied for various fishing-related issues in order to adhere to the Act. Research, fees and rules of fishing vessel requirements are specified in the Act.The Act consists of 24 chapters and 2 Appendix: Purpose, scope and definitions (1); Advisory Committee (2); Administration of the EC legislation and international agreements in fisheries and aquaculture (3); Environmental damage to protected species or international nature protection areas (3a); Conservation and Protection, certain habitats, wild fauna and flora (3b); Types of Fishing and Fisheries Officer (4); Rehabilitation, protection and conservation of fish stocks (5); Fishing gear (6); Regulation of commercial fishing in saltwater (7); Rules of vessels for commercial fishing in saltwater (8); Control of recreational fishery (9); Special rules for freshwater (10); Angle fishing license and recreational signs (11); Fish Care (12); Breeding in salt water (13); Rules of conduct between fishermen (14); Fisheries compared to other activities (15); Initial sale of fish (16); Management of production taxes (17); Scientific studies (18); Delegation and appeal (19); Submission and processing of information (20); Measures during accidents and disasters, including acts of war (20a); Fees, etc. (21); Monitoring and Supervision (22); Penalty, prosecution and confiscation (23); entry into force and transitional provisions (24).Appendix 1 - Table of contents.Appendix 2 - Target species of community interest whose keeping in the wild and exploitation may be subject to management measures. |
| Comment:
| This Act is not applicable to Greenland nor the Faroe Islands. |
| Main subjects:
| Fisheries |
| Main subjects:
| Wild species & Ecosystems |
