Decree-Law No. 17/87 defining general principles of fisheries resources policy. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 1987 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial da República de Cabo Verde No. 11 (Supplement), 18 March 1987, pp. 1-11. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Abstract This Decree-Law concerns the general fisheries policy. It lays down the requirements for holding a fishing licence with conditions varying according to whether the vessel is national or foreign. The Decree-Law also defines different types of offences, the competencies and powers of inspectors and penalties. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 97/87 establishing regulations for the implementation of certain provisions of Decree-Law No. 17/87 of 18 March 1987 (defining general provisions on the exploitation of local fishery resources). Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1987 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Registration, Fishing vessel, Territorial sea, Size, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Legislative Decree No. 2/2015 amending Decree-Law No. 53/2005 on the Policy on Sustainable Exploitation of Fisheries Resources, approved by Decree-Law No. 53/2005. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2015 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 53/2005 defining the Policy on Sustainable Exploitation of Fisheries Resources. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2005 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX