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 Original source Boletim Oficial da República da Guiné-Bissau No. 36, 2 September 1996, pp. 148-171. Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Foreign fishing Size Mesh Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Inspection Artisanal fishing Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Marking/identification Protection of species Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Sahel, 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 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 9/98 establishing that is incumbent upon the Ministers of Fisheries and the Economy and Finance to grant the Licensing for Industrial Fishing vessels. Legislation | Guinea-Bissau | 1998 Keyword: Fishing authorization, Artisanal fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX