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); 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 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