Decree-Law No. 37/2015 establishing the regime of recreational and nautical tourism activities and its economic exploitation. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 2015 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Boletim Oficial, Série I, No. 46. Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Marine fisheries Navigation Transport/storage Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Concession Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Fishing authorization Non-commercial fishing Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Tourism Marine area Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, composed of eight Titles, establishes the regime of recreational and nautical tourism activities and their economic exploitation. This regime is applicable to all persons, natural or legal, national or foreign, who practice recreational and nautical tourism activities, as well as to those engaged in the economic exploitation of these activities within the waters under the jurisdiction of Cape Verde. It specifically regulates recreational boats, recreational boating, amateur fishing, maritime tourism activities, liability and compulsory insurance. This Decree-Law also prescribes offences and penalties for illegal activities. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Repeals Decree-Law No. 54/2005 regulating sports fishing in National waters. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2005 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Classification/declassification, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree no. 3/2002 approving the Regulation on nautical boating. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2002 Keyword: Marine area, Navigation, Authorization/permit, Certification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 24/2002 establishing the legal regime for marine vessels activities. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2002 Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine area, Maritime zone, Navigation, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Concession, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 42/2023 approving the Recreational Boating Regulations. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2023 Keyword: Navigation, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Concession, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX