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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