North Macedonia Fisheries

​Central

Central government is responsible for:

  • National policy and legislation;

  • Hunting and fishing policies and licenses, and

  • Monitoring and studying the situation with water, maintenance and improvement of the regime waters.
  • Observing and studying the situation with waters, maintenance and improvement of the water systems;
  • Disease control;
  • Fisheries development

Macedonia is a landlocked country with two sizeable lakes in the southwest of the country.


Local

Local government units have voluntary powers to promote and support local producers and ensure compliance with legislation.

No other competencies identified at the local level.


Responsible ministries/bodies

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy
 
Sources:

Law on organisation and operation of State Administration Bodies, Official Gazette 58/2000, 44/2002, 82/2008, 167/2010, 51/2011

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