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Decree No. 41/05 establishing the General Regulation on Fisheries.

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Artisanal fishing Research Transshipment Aquatic animals Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree approves the General Regulation on Fisheries. This Regulation, consisting of 9 Sections divided into 120 articles, establishes the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform fishing activity within the waters under Angolan jurisdiction. It defines fishing gear and methods, competent authority to perform inspections and to issue fishing permits, local partners' committees, protective fishing measures to protect aquatic species, artisanal and industrial fishing vessels' requireme

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Executive Decree No. 10/97 on crustaceans’ fisheries.

Legislation | Angola | 2004 | Repealed

Keyword: Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Prohibited fishing area, Protected fishing area, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Standards, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Decree No. 17/80 approving the Regulation on fishing trawling nets by mechanic-powered propulsion vessels.

Legislation | Angola | 1980 | Repealed

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX