Basic information
Outline of the system
Import licensing system of electric fishing apparatus is regulated by the Government Resolution No. 718 “On the Restrictions on the Import, Export and Transit of Some of the Items (Goods)” of 19 May 1995 and the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 322 “Concerning the Amendment of the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 97 “On the Procedure for the Use of Electronic Fishing Apparatus for Fishery” of 27 May 1997” of 8 October 1999, and is administered by the Environmental Protection Inspectorate under the Ministry of Environment.
Product coverage
Imports of electric fishing apparatus are subject to non-automatic licensing.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing is intended to protect the environment.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
There is no quantitative or value restrictions.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licensing of trade in electric fishing apparatus is based and maintained on Government Resolution No. 718 “On the Restrictions on the Import, Export and Transit of Some of the Items (Goods)” of 19 May 1995 published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 44-1085, 1995 and the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 322 “Concerning the Amendment of the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 97 “On the Procedure for the Use of Electronic Fishing Apparatus for Fishery” of 27 May 1997” of 8 October 1999 published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 86-2573, 1999.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The electric fishing apparatus should meet the appropriate requirements of electronic equipments:
• Electrical voltage up to 600 V
• Electric power up to 3000w
• Frequency of electric impulse up to 120Hz.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
The documents necessary for the issuance of permission are the application form with all the technical characteristics of fishing apparatus.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document will be issued within maximum of 5 day of receipt of the application.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application, namely the Ministry of Environment.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application, namely the Ministry of Environment.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
The issue of a licence shall be refused if:
• not all the required documents have been presented;
• the presented documents have not been duly executed;
• the imported electric fishing apparatus do not satisfied with the technical requirements.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence along with the general document while conducting customs procedure.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
A licence is non-recurrent and valid for one month from the date of issue. The validity of licence can be extended.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.