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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
Original source
Fonte: Diário da República, I Série, Número 70
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Artisanal fishing Research Transshipment Aquatic animals Protection of species Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
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' requirements to obtain a fishing permit, registration and activities related to fisheries, such as transhipment, discharge, etc.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 6-A/04 on Aquatic Biological Resources (New Fishing Act).

Legislation | Angola | 2004 (2005)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Classification/declassification, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Allocation/quota, Foreign fishing, Research, Fishing vessel, Policy/planning, Protected fishing area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Territorial sea, Total allowable catch, Transport/storage, Dispute settlement, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Harbour, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inland fisheries, Inspection, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Standards, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

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

Legislation | Angola | 1980

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Mesh, Data collection/reporting, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Angola

Keyword: Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Standards, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX