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Decree No. 43/05 approving the Regulation on Fisheries Control.

Country/Territory
Angola
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Fishery management and conservation Fishing vessel Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Monitoring
Geographical area
Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation on the Fisheries Control. The annexed Regulation, consisting of 46 articles divided into five Chapters, establishes the rules governing the surveillance of fishing activities and related fishing operations or activities, with a view to ensuring the compliance with applicable legislation and the appropriate management of aquatic biological resources. This regime applies to all fishing activities in waters under Angolan jurisdiction, to Angolan flag fishing vessels operating on the high seas, to aquaculture facilities and processing establishments, including freezing, as well as transformation and supply of fish located in Angolan territory. Particular attention is placed on inspections over fishing vessels. The Decree is divided as follows: General Provisions (Chap. I); Observation of Fishing Activities (Chap. II); Oversight (Chap. III); Surveys and Inspections (Chap. IV); Procedural Acts (Chap. V).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Presidential Decree No. 139/13 approving the Regulation for Continental Fisheries.

Legislation | Angola | 2013

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Cooperative/producer organization, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 284/14 approving the Regulation on measures to prevent, combat and eliminate illegal fishing activity (INN).

Legislation | Angola | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX