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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Repealed by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