Cabinet Regulation No. 3 of 2001 on Commercial Fishing in Inland Waters

The Regulation prescribes the procedures by which natural and legal persons may pursue commercial fishing in the inland waters of the Republic of Latvia, except waters that are only utilised for specialised fish farming and the artificial propagation of fish. More specifically, the Regulation lays down rules for fishing gear and the utilisation thereof; minimum length of fish and amount of by-catch; fishing-related prohibitions; times and areas of fishing prohibition; duties of fishers; labelling of fishing gear and designation of locations thereof; the rights and duties of institutions administering fish resources and controlling fishing; and liability for violation of the Regulation.