Law on Recreational Fishing (No. IX-2389).

This Law regulates social relations relating to recreational fishing, the protection of fish stocks, and their sustainable use in all fisheries water bodies, with the exception of privately owned artificial water bodies. It establishes the legal framework governing non-commercial fishing activities and defines key terms, including recreational fishing gear, limited fishing, and the various categories of fishing permits. The Law further delineates the competence of public authorities for the regulation and supervision of such activities, assigning responsibility for inland waters to the Ministry of Environment and for marine waters to the Ministry of Agriculture.
The framework provides for the systematic management of fish resources through the establishment of an advisory Recreational Fishing Council and the implementation of specific conservation and regulatory measures, including temporal and spatial restrictions, gear limitations and catch quotas. It also sets out the obligations of fishing area users to implement management plans, conduct fish stock assessments and organize resource protection within assigned territories.
A significant part of the legislation is dedicated to the system of fishing rights and the procedural issuance of permits. It details the requirements for obtaining the right to fish in both unallocated and allocated fishing areas, as well as the specific conditions under which limited fishing for protected or intensively bred species is authorized. The Law establishes a structured system of fees for different types and durations of fishing permits and identifies categories of persons, including minors, pensioners, and persons with disabilities, who are exempt from such fees.
The final sections sets out the rights and duties of individuals engaged in recreational fishing, with particular emphasis on environmental protection and the prohibition of the commercial use of catches. It requires anglers to refrain from polluting water bodies and their shores and to take appropriate measures to prevent or mitigate harm to fishery resources where a risk is identified. In addition, the Law guarantees public access to fishing waters by prohibiting the obstruction of access along coastal protection zones. The Law concludes with provisions on liability for violations and mandates the adoption of implementing legislation.