Decree-Law No. 54/2005 regulating sports fishing in National waters. Country/Territory Cabo Verde Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Classification/declassification Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Abstract This Decree-Law is composed of seven Chapters divided in 31 articles. It regulates sports fishing in national waters. It provides a general regulation of sports fishing classifying types of fisheries, of fishing gears and of fishing vessels. Moreover, it defines allowed areas and periods and rules on protected species. Finally, the Decree-Law also regulates on capture’s declarations, licensing regime and fishing quotas. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Decree No. 65/90 of 18 August 1990 regulating sport fishing. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 1990 Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Joint Order No. 69/2005 approving taxes to be paid by Sports Fishing Clubs and Associations within National waters. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2005 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Tax/levy, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree-Law No. 37/2015 establishing the regime of recreational and nautical tourism activities and its economic exploitation. Legislation | Cabo Verde | 2015 (2023) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX