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Decree-Law No. 14/2004 creating the General Directorate for Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGPA).

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Institution Aquaculture Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force 1 month after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law implements the Decree-Law No. 246/2002 which amendeds the Decree-Law No. 74/96 abolishing the Inspectorate-General for Fisheries (IGP) and restructures the Directorate General for Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGPA). This Decree-Law establishes the new competence of the DGPA to coordinate, plan and implement the control of sea fishery, aquaculture and related activities within the framework policy of resources management and conservation. At this end, the Decree, composed of 36 articles and divided in 5 sections, redefines the nature and structure of DGPA, its competences, staff of workmen and financial management. It repeals the Regulation Decree No. 12/97 approving the Fishing and Aquaculture General Direction’s organic law.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Decree-Law No. 246/2002 amending Decree-Law No. 74/96 on the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries (MADRP).

Legislation | Portugal | 2002

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation Decree No. 12/97 approving the Fishing and Aquaculture General Direction’s organic law.

Legislation | Portugal | 1997

Keyword: Institution, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX