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

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, No. 199.
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
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 90 days after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree approves the Regulation of Recreational and Sport Fishing. This Regulation, consisting of 45 articles divided into nine Chapters and twelve Annexes, aims to regulate the provisions of Fisheries Law, approved by Law No. 22/2013, of 1 November, relating to the exercise of recreational and sport fishing. This Regulation applies: a) to all domestic or foreign amateur fishermen, clubs, sports associations, tour operators, tourist resorts and competition organizers who practice recreational and sport fishing in the jurisdictional waters of Mozambique; b) recreational and sport fishing activities in the maritime waters and in the continental or inland waters of Mozambique; c) recreational and sport fishing activities carried out by national and foreign fishing vessels in the jurisdictional waters of Mozambique. The Regulation is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Fishing licensing (Chap. II); Fishing vessels and methods (Chap. III); Fishing areas and seasons (Chap. IV); Quantity of fish and captures (Chap. V); Fishing competitions (Chap. VI); Fishing Licence Fees and Revenue Destination (Chap. VII); Inspection, infractions and penalties (Chap. VIII); Final provisions (Chap. IX).

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Legislation | Mozambique | 1999

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX