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Decree No. 57/2008 approving the Regulation on Inland Fisheries.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República No. 52, 9th Supplement, 30 December 2008, pp. 420(65-71).
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Inland fisheries Artisanal fishing Fishing gear/fishing method Marking/identification Fishing authorization Fishing vessel Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 90 days afters its publication.
Abstract

This Decree approves the basic Regulation on Inland Fisheries. The Regulation, consisting of 6 Chapters, specifies the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform all inland fishing activities. It defines different types of fishing areas, fishing methods and authorized fishing periods (Chap. I); specifies administrative procedures for obtaining a fishing licence and fishing vessels' marking (Chap. II); Competent authorities to carry out controls (Chap. III); Fishing requirements to be met in the Lake Niassa (Chap. IV); Fishing requirements to be met in the Cahora Bassa Basin(Chap. V); Fishing activities requirements to be satisfied in other water basins only can be performed by artisanal fishing (Chap. VI);

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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

Repeals

Decree No. 37/90 enforcing the Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1990

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Regulation No. 2.752 amending many articles of Government Regulation No. 1.977, regulating aquaculture and freshwater fishing.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1967

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Crustaceans, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Government Regulation No. 1.977 regulating aquaculture and freshwater fishing.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1960

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Order No. 255/2011 approving the model form of the Licensing Book for artisanal and semi-industrial inland fisheries.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2011

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ministerial Order No. 67/2012 amending Decree No. 57/2008 on the Regulation on Inland Fisheries.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2012

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 21/2022 approving the Regulation for Inland Water Fisheries (REPAI).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2022

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Protection of environment, Registration, Waste prevention, Inland fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marking/identification, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Fishery management and conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees, Fish products, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX