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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