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Decree-Law No. 278/87 establishing the legal framework governing fishing and mariculture activities in Portuguese territorial waters.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Marine fisheries Mariculture Enforcement/compliance Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law shall enter into force 30 days after its publication.
Abstract

The Decree-Law sets out the general framework enforced by the Rulemaking Decree No. 43/87. Chapter I, "General provisions", includes a series of definitions. Chapter II, "Fishing activities", firstly considers the respective fields of competence of the EC and Portugal (art. 3). The text then sets out the general principles for the exercise of fishing activities. Article 6 states that access by foreign vessels to Portuguese waters is prohibited save for those EC countries, within the limits set b

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References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-Law No. 265/72 regulating Port Authorities.

Legislation | Portugal | 1972

Keyword: Institution, Harbour, Registration, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 90/2013 establishing sword fish quota caught with surface longline in Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

Legislation | Portugal | 2013

Keyword: Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 957/2001 establishing total allowable catch for 2001 of sword fish (Xiphias gladius).

Legislation | Portugal | 2001

Keyword: Total allowable catch, Marine fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 3/93 establishing necessary equipment to be kept on fishing vessels.

Legislation | Portugal | 1993 | Repealed

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 161/2017 establishing the management of fishing quotas for alfonsino fish species (Beryx spp.) allocated by European regulations to Portugal.

Legislation | Portugal | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Seasons, Bycatch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 89/2013 establishing quota restrictions in 2013 for sardine fishing (Scomber scombrus).

Legislation | Portugal | 2013

Keyword: Landing, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 188-A/2014 establishing closed season for sardine fishing (Sardina pilchardus) in specific sectors.

Legislation | Portugal | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Seasons, Landing, Transport/storage, Transshipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 41-A/2017 establishing the closed season for the fishing for anchovy (Engraulis encrasicholus).

Legislation | Portugal | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Allocation/quota, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 114/2014 regulating activities of authorised National fishing vessels to protect ecosystem from the adverse impacts of fishing activity.

Legislation | Portugal | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Fish products, Registration, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 43/87 defining national measures for the conservation of living resources applicable to fishing activities in waters, whether marine or inland, under the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Portugal.

Legislation | Portugal | 1987

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 20/2013 establishing closed fishing for specific fish species.

Legislation | Portugal | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Total allowable catch, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fishes, Seasons, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 362-A/2013 approving the Development Plan for the longline fleet and creating the Portuguese Fisheries Committee to manage and optimize National quota exploitation.

Legislation | Portugal | 2013

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Special fund, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 281-B/97 establishing specific restrictions for sardine fishing.

Legislation | Portugal | 1997 | Repealed

Keyword: Landing, Marine fishes, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Seasons, Protected fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 935-B/99 amending Order No. 281-B/97 (establishing restrictions for sardine fishing).

Legislation | Portugal | 1999

Keyword: Marine fishes, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree-Law No. 383/98 amending Decree-Law No. 278/87 on offence and penalties for fishing and mariculture illegal activities.

Legislation | Portugal | 1998

Keyword: Mariculture, Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 258-A/2014 establishing the re-opening of Alfonsinos fishing (Beryx spp.) to be carried out by the Portuguese fleet in the North Atlantic.

Legislation | Portugal | 2014

Keyword: Total allowable catch, Marine fishes, Seasons, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 10/2017 establishing a Community control system to ensure compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Legislation | Portugal | 2017

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX