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. 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Subsidy/incentive, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 4/96 establishing the general principles of the exploitation policy for national fisheries resources.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