Decree-Law No. 6/2004 on the legal regime for the management and regulation of fisheries and aquaculture. Country/Territory Timor-Leste Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Framework law Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Foreign fishing Artisanal fishing Marine fisheries High seas Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force 30 days after its publication. Abstract This Decree-Law, composed of 181 articles, establishes the principles and basic legislation for the exploitation and regulation of fishing resources in national waters and high seas, as well as the principles and rules for the establishment and exercise of aquaculture activities. It applies to individual or corporate bodies, whether national or foreign. In particular, it rules on management and regulation of fisheries and aquaculture. Moreover, it provides general licensing conditions and regulates foreign fishing vessels’ permits. The granting of a fishing permit shall give rise to a fishing quota in the fishing or area defined in the permit, where the species to be caught are subject to quotas. The Decree also regulates artisanal, semi-industrial and industrial fishing vessels. The Decree pays particular attention to conservation measures, as well as sustainable exploitation of resources and protection of aquatic environment. Finally, it provides control and sanctioning measures. Full text English Website www.mj.gov.tl References - Legislation Implemented by Government Decree No. 5/2004 on General Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulation. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2004 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Government Resolution No. 8 of 2007 creating National Park of Nino Konis Santana. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2007 Keyword: Protected area, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decision No. 5/GM/I/2015 creating the Natural Aquatic Reserve within the Coastal Area of Suco de Batugade. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2015 Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection forest, Protection of species, Wetlands, Marine area, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Monitoring, National parks, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Order No. 6/GM/I/2015 creating the Natural Aquatic Reserve within the Coastal Area of Suco do Vila. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2015 Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection forest, Protection of species, Wetlands, Marine area, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Monitoring, National parks, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree-Law No. 4/2005 amending Decree No. 6/2004 on Fisheries. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2005 Keyword: Aquaculture, Fishing charge Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 5/2016 creating the National System of Protected Areas. Legislation | Timor-Leste | 2016 Keyword: Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Public health, Public participation, Climate change, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Inland waters, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Migratory species, Endangered species, Basic legislation, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX