Order No. 54 of the Minister of Agriculture validating the Regulation on rates and technologies for fish stocking of natural waterbodies for increase of productivity thereof.

This Order validates the Regulation on rates and technologies for fish stocking of natural waterbodies for increase of productivity thereof. The Regulation establishes fishing quotas and authorized fishing gear in natural waterbodies. The requirements apply to legal entities performing fishfarming and stock enhancement in natural waterbodies. Depending upon the biological characteristics of each natural waterbody, each of them shall be stocked with appropriate fish species. Within 3 years from the beginning of fishfarming, each hectare of fishery pond shall be stocked with no less than 50 fishes weighing no less than 20 grams. On shores of natural waterbodies can be created pond basins with area not exceeding 0, 5 ha. Prior to release of fish stock to natural ponds, land reclamation shall be performed in the appropriate areas of natural watershed. Release of fish shall be performed on the shallow coast of the natural watershed.