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Decree-Law No. 10/86 regulating the General Fishing Act.

Country/Territory
Guinea-Bissau
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Foreign fishing Artisanal fishing Fishing authorization Fishing charge Protection of species Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law regulates the General Fishing Act. It specifies the requirements to be satisfied by national or foreign vessels in order to obtain an artisanal, semi-industrial or industrial fishing licence. It consists of 28 articles and 5 Annexes specifying fishing gear to be used (minimum fishnet mesh), fishing vessel requirements (vessel and gear marking, etc.), authorized marine species to be caught, fishing licence requirements (issuing, fees and duration), fish landing operation, fishing vessel registration, etc. This Decree-Law also provides for the inspections to be carried out on board and penalties to be paid by offenders. Annexes concern model forms for requesting different fishing licences and list of protected marine species.

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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

Repealed by

Decree No. 4/96 establishing the general principles of the exploitation policy for national fisheries resources.

Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1996

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Size, Mesh, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Inspection, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX