These Rules shall regulate catching of fish, river lamprey, crayfish and other aquatic invertebrates (hereinafter referred to as fishing) in inland bodies of water, inland and territorial seas and in economic zones in so much as not otherwise provided for by the Economic Zone Act (RT 1993, 7, 105), and collection of agar in the sea and shall be binding to all persons engaged in fishing and collection of agar. Fishing and collection of agar in national parks, nature protection reserves and in any other protected areas shall be performed pursuant to these Rules and in accordance with the current procedure in the concrete protected area. These Rules shall not regulate fishing in fishing farms. Terms and conditions of fishing and collection of aquatic plants for special and scientific purposes may differ from those provided for by these Rules. Such terms and conditions shall be determined by the issuer of permit and shall be noted in the permit. The document consists of VII Sections that contain 48 Articles Section I (arts. 1-4) lays down general provisions. Section II (Arts.5-9) contains list and description of fishing gear. Section III (Arts.10-14) regards close seasons and forbidden fishing areas. Section IV (Arts.15-22) regards minimum standard measures of fish and by-catch conditions. Section V (Arts.23-27) regards restrictions and requirements for fishing gear and fishing methods in all bodies of water. Section VI (Arts.28-43) regards restrictions and requirements for fishing gear and fishing methods in inland and territorial seas and in Exclusive Economic Zone. Section VII (Arts.44-48) regards restrictions and requirements for fishing gear and fishing methods in inland bodies of water.
Estonia · 1999-01-31