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Decree No. 51/99 approving the Regulation of Recreational and Sport Fishing.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, 4th Supplement, No. 34.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation of Recreational and Sport Fishing. This Regulation, consisting of 35 articles divided into nine Chapters and eight Annexes, aims to regulate the provisions of Fisheries Law No. 3/90 of 26 September regarding the practice of recreational and sport fishing performed by natural, legal, national or foreign persons within the jurisdictional waters of the Republic of Mozambique. It specifies authorized and non-authorized recreational and sport fishing techniques and methods. The Regulation is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Fishing techniques, fishing gear and vessels (Chap.II); Areas and seasons of recreational and sport fishing practice (Chap. III); Fishing products (Chap. IV); Fishing licensing (Chap. V); Fishing competitions (Chap. VI); Duties (Chap. VII); Inspection, infractions and penalties (Chap. VIII); Final provisions (Chap. IX).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 3/90 approving the Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1990

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Aquaculture, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 82/2021 approving the Regulation of Recreational and Sport Fishing.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2021

Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX