Fishing Act (1995).

This Act regulates relations concerning fishing and the collection of aquatic plants. This Act applies in the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of Estonia with the exceptions arising from the Exclusive Economic Zone Act. This Act does not regulate relations concerning the breeding and catching of fish in fish breeding structures, such as ponds, wells and pools. This Act regulates fishing by vessels for which Estonian papers of nationality have been issued in waters beyond the jurisdiction of the Republic of Estonia in so far as the legislation of the state where fishing is carried out or an international agreement regulating fishing in the fishing area do not provide otherwise. The right of ownership of a fish is created for the person who captures the fish unless this is in conflict with this Act or violates the rights of other persons. A fish is ownerless if it is free in nature. The document consists of 4 chapters that contain 27 paragraphs. Chapter 1 (paragraphs 1-7) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (paragraphs 8-17) regards organization of fishing. Chapter 3 (paragraphs 18-23) deals with keeping records on and regulation of fishing and conservation of fishery resources. Chapter 4 (paragraphs 24-27) lays down final provisions.