Decree No. 4/96 establishing the general principles of the exploitation policy for national fisheries resources. Country/Territory Guinea-Bissau Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Size Mesh Fishing gear/fishing method Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Inspection Artisanal fishing Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Marking/identification Protection of species Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa Entry into force notes This Decree shall enter into force on the date of publication. Abstract This Decree establishes the general principles of the exploitation policy for national fisheries resources. It is composed of 9 chapters and 5 annexes concerning artisanal and industrial fishing (including sport fishing), and laying down the requirements to be met by national and foreign fishing vessels. Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Repeals Decree-Law No. 10/86 regulating the General Fishing Act. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1986 | Repealed Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree-Law No. 10/2011 approving the Basic Fishing Legislation. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 2011 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Access right, Mariculture, Fishing authorization Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 9/98 amending Decree No. 4/96 on the exploitation policy for national fisheries. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1998 Keyword: Fishing authorization, Artisanal fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX