Decree-Law No. 2/86 on General Fishing Act. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Legislation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source UNEP - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA COMPENDIUM. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Foreign fishing Artisanal fishing Subsidy/incentive Fishing authorization 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 establishes national basic fisheries legislation and requirements for performing foreign fishing in waters under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. Authorization for foreign fishing shall be issued by a national institution or by agreement between the foreign vessel and the aforementioned Republic. Exceptionally, the Fisheries State Secretary may issue fishing licences to foreign vessels without agreement. Sanctions for unlicensed fishing shall be paid with a fine up to four times the annual fishing licence fee. A Special Fund for fisheries development shall be created by the Council of Ministers. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implemented by Decree-Law No. 10/86 regulating the General Fishing Act. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1986 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decision No. 21/92 regulating fishing activity into Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1992 Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 6-A/2000 establishing fishing resources exploitation and fishing rights. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 2000 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Subsidy/incentive, Access right, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX