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Decision No. 21/92 regulating fishing activity into Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Country/Territory
Guinea-Bissau
Document type
Regulation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing charge Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decision enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Decision regulates fishing activity into Exclusive Economic Zone. It establishes national and foreign fishing vessel requirements by listing fishing gear and quantity of authorized marine fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc., to be caught into the aforementioned fishing area. It also specifies the requirements to be satisfied in order to obtain a fishing licence for national or foreign vessel.

Full text
Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 2/86 on General Fishing Act.

Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1986

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Subsidy/incentive, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX