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Schleswig-Holstein

Obtaining a fishing license for people with disabilities

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)

Service Description

If you are unable to take a fishing license test due to a disability, you can apply for a special permit.

You can apply to the higher fishing authority for an exemption from the fishing license requirement if you are unable to take a fishing license test due to a disability.
The permit allows you to fish with a hand-held fishing rod accompanied by an adult holder of a valid fishing license. The exemption can be granted for an indefinite period of time. Exemptions from the fishing licence requirement issued under comparable conditions in another federal state are recognized in Schleswig-Holstein.


Process flow
  • You submit the application in writing to the higher fisheries authority
  • You receive an exemption permit by post
  • You pay the fees for the fishing tax
Who should I contact?

State Office for Agriculture and Sustainable Land Development of Schleswig-Holstein (LLnL) Head Office Flintbek - Fisheries Department

Competent authority

State Office for Agriculture and Sustainable Land Development of Schleswig-Holstein (LLnL) Head Office Flintbek - Fisheries Department

Requirements
  • Minimum age: from the age of 12
  • Authorization from the applicant, if applicable
  • The requirement as to whether the respective severe disability prevents the applicant from taking a fishing license test must be checked.
Which documents are required?
  • Severely disabled person's pass (copy front and back)
  • If applicable, a medical certificate stating that the fishing license test cannot be taken due to the severe disability
What are the fees?

Levy: free of charge
The exemption permit itself is free of charge, but is sent together with the fishing tax stamp. The fishing tax of 10 euros must also be paid before fishing commences.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

The validity of the exemption is andependent on the time limit on the disabled person's ID card.

Processing duration

Processing time: 2 - 4 Weeks

Legal basis
Appeal

Contradiction

What else should I know?
  • An identity card must also be carried when fishing
  • An accompanying adult in possession of a valid fishing license must be present when fishing. The accompanying person must supervise the fishing and ensure compliance with the applicable laws and fishing regulations.
  • Only valid for fishing with a hand-held fishing rod
Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Teaser

If you are unable to take a fishing license test due to a disability, you can apply for a special permit.

Process flow

  • You submit the application in writing to the higher fisheries authority
  • You receive an exemption permit by post
  • You pay the fees for the fishing tax

Who should I contact?

State Office for Agriculture and Sustainable Land Development of Schleswig-Holstein (LLnL) Head Office Flintbek - Fisheries Department

Competent authority

State Office for Agriculture and Sustainable Land Development of Schleswig-Holstein (LLnL) Head Office Flintbek - Fisheries Department

Requirements

  • Minimum age: from the age of 12
  • Authorization from the applicant, if applicable
  • The requirement as to whether the respective severe disability prevents the applicant from taking a fishing license test must be checked.

Which documents are required?

  • Severely disabled person's pass (copy front and back)
  • If applicable, a medical certificate stating that the fishing license test cannot be taken due to the severe disability

What are the fees?

Levy: free of charge
The exemption permit itself is free of charge, but is sent together with the fishing tax stamp. The fishing tax of 10 euros must also be paid before fishing commences.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

The validity of the exemption is andependent on the time limit on the disabled person's ID card.

Processing duration

Processing time: 2 - 4 Weeks

Legal basis

Appeal

Contradiction

What else should I know?

  • An identity card must also be carried when fishing
  • An accompanying adult in possession of a valid fishing license must be present when fishing. The accompanying person must supervise the fishing and ensure compliance with the applicable laws and fishing regulations.
  • Only valid for fishing with a hand-held fishing rod

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

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