Decree-Law No. 383/98 amending Decree-Law No. 278/87 on offence and penalties for fishing and mariculture illegal activities. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Mariculture Marine fisheries Enforcement/compliance 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 This Decree-Law amends Decree-Law No. 278/87 establishing offences and penalties for fishing and mariculture illegal activities. It consists of the amended articles and 1 Annex whose object is the regulation of salt water fishing and mariculture, in order to guarantee the conservation and preservation, the management and sustainable exploitation of ocean flora and fauna resources (including with non-commercial purposes). The Annex consists of 6 chapters regulating fishing activity, restrictions, Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Amends Decree-Law No. 278/87 establishing the legal framework governing fishing and mariculture activities in Portuguese territorial waters. Legislation | Portugal | 1987 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 1026/2004 on maximum daily limits for fishing activities in the delta area of Vouga River “Ria de Aveiro”. Legislation | Portugal | 2004 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Mesh, Fishing area, Fishing authorization 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