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